Paramaribo
SurinameSR
Capital and largest city of Suriname
Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. Paramaribo has a population of roughly 252,581 people as of the 2025 estimate, almost half of Suriname's population. The historic inner city of Paramaribo has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 15,265
- Coordinates
- 5.866, -55.167
- Timezone
- America/Paramaribo
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Paramaribo
Part of Suriname, Paramaribo is a compact town. The headcount is close to 15,265. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and water sports.
Things to do in Paramaribo
Nature in Paramaribo
(21)For nature, expect Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Paramaribo's own activity tags.
Culture in Paramaribo
(18)Paramaribo records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Paramaribo. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Paramaribo
(18)On the water sports side, Paramaribo offers Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Paramaribo. That is 18 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Paramaribo
(14)Sports in Paramaribo covers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 14 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Paramaribo's own activity tags.
Adventure in Paramaribo
(13)The adventure shortlist for Paramaribo: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Paramaribo's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Paramaribo
(10)Paramaribo records Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Paramaribo's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Paramaribo
(7)Our data lists Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms as wellness options here. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Paramaribo's own activity tags.
Family in Paramaribo
(4)Paramaribo records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Paramaribo is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Paramaribo
(2)Paramaribo records Food and Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Paramaribo's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Paramaribo
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Paramaribo's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Paramaribo
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Suriname first, then drive or cycle into Paramaribo. The local time zone is America/Paramaribo.
Similar destinations
Places near Paramaribo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paramaribo known for?
- Paramaribo is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Suriname with around 15,265 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Paramaribo?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Paramaribo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Paramaribo?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Paramaribo located?
- Administratively, Paramaribo sits in Suriname — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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