Things to do in Paramaribo
Visitors to Paramaribo soak up its old-world charm in the city's colonial-era historical centre, where magnificent wooden mansions, churches and spires flank grassy parks and Independence Square. Marvel at rugged Fort Zeelandia and the opulent facade of the Presidential Palace. Explore Suriname further afield on a riverboat Historical Plantation Tour, taking a trip back in time.
Numismatic Museum
Money, money, money
Situated on charming colonial Po straat, lined with handsome buildings, the
Centrale Bank van Suriname Numismatic Museum boasts an impressive coin and
banknote collection. Many items date back to the early days of Dutch
colonisation, including pieces from 1679.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
Address
7, Mr. F.H.R. Lim A Po straat, Paramaribo
Telephone
+597 520 016
Neve Shalom Synagogue
Jewish history
Situated over a large area between Keizerstraat and Wagenwegstraat,
Paramaribo's Neve Shalom Synagogue is a wooden construction with a white
columned portico and a ritual bathing house next door. Inside, its unique
feature is its white sandy floor.
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Cost
SRD$5
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 9am-4pm (by appointment only)
Address
84, Keizerstraat, Paramaribo
Telephone
+597 472 817
Presidential Palace
Opulent stately grandeur
The grand colonial-era Presidential Palace is a much photographed Paramaribo
landmark, set among the flag-scattered greenery of Independence Square. The
iconic, white structure outshines the dozen elegant wooden mansions that
surround it. It's open on ceremonial occasions and Independence Day.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Various
Address
Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square), Paramaribo
Transport
Taxi
Fort Zeelandia
Historically notorious fortress
British-built in 1651, this former fortress was once used as a place of
torture for political prisoners. Today, Fort Zeelandia houses historical
artefacts in the celebrated Stichting Surinaams Museum on Abraham
Crijnssenweg.
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Cost
Museum: SRD$10; concessions SRD$5
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 9am-2pm; Sun 10am-2pm (free guided tours Sun 11am & 12.30pm)
Address
1, Abraham Crijnssenweg, Paramaribo
Telephone
+597 425 871
Historical Plantation Tour
Guided river trip
With her trusty Sweet Merodia riverboat and plenty of knowledge to share,
local writer Cynthia Mc Leod runs tours to Suriname's otherwise inaccessible
historical plantations. Just over two centuries ago there were still 650
estates in Suriname. Reservations are essential.
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Cost
€40 including refreshments
Opening Hours
Daily by appointment only, depending on weather
Address
Merodia pier, Paramaribo
Telephone
+597 451 620
Transport
Taxi
Palm Gardens
Trees and leafy gardens
A father's touching memorial to his lost son is hidden amid the Palm Gardens'
cluster of soaring, needle-thin palms. The cherubic bronze is marked by a
plaque tucked amongst the greenery in Independence Square, urging parents to
watch their young.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Independence Square, Paramaribo
Transport
Taxi
