Suriname travel guide
What to see in Paramaribo
A capital of white wooden houses by the river, a World Heritage Site.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from August to March
Paramaribo highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Historic centre
Colonial wooden houses.
- Fort Zeelandia
A museum by the river.
- Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul
Made of wood.
- Mosque and synagogue
Next door to each other on the same street.
- Waterkant
A riverside walk.
Day trips from Paramaribo
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Paramaribo
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Paramaribo are from August to March.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr with warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from April to July
Main rainy season
From April to July it rains heavily; there’s another wet season in December and January.
What to do: The best time is August to November.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a Javanese warung or a roti stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Suriname guide.
Frequently asked questions about Paramaribo
What to see in Paramaribo?
Historic centre, Fort Zeelandia, Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, Mosque and synagogue and Waterkant.
What to see in Paramaribo in one day?
Don’t miss Historic centre, Fort Zeelandia, Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, Mosque and synagogue and Waterkant. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Paramaribo?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Paramaribo are from August to March.
What day trips can you take from Paramaribo?
Paramaribo.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.