Review of Paramaribo
Paramaribo
Airline tickets to Paramaribo allow visitors to café-hop along De Waterkant and enjoy its riverside hustle and bustle.
Things to do
Take flights to Paramaribo and discover its historical buildings, like Neve Shalom Synagogue or the Presidential Palace. A stroll along the Suriname River or around Independence Square and the Palm Gardens can provide cool respite.
Shopping
City breaks in Paramaribo are not complete without a trip to Central Market, an age-old trading bazaar selling tropical fruits, fresh fish and coconuts. Book your flights to Paramaribo to stock up on the cheap souvenirs sold by the vendors on Waterkant.
Restaurants
On your holidays in Paramaribo expect a mix of Javanese, Dutch and Oriental-influenced cuisine in the many local eateries. Try spicy fresh breads or curried shrimp at Mix Food. Grills, pasta, salad, steak and burger joints cluster around Uitgaanscentrum.
Nightlife
By midnight, clubs like Havana Lounge in Uitgaanscentrum are pumping with Latino classics. Once the flight to Paramaribo is booked, expect fast-flowing Parbo beer, potent cocktails and large shots of local rum.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Paramaribo. Book airline tickets to visit a city renowned for its local festivals and events. Carnival processions take to the streets in February, and October sees the International Jazz Festival get in full swing.
