Paramaribo
Paramaribo is a CITY in Paramaribo District, Paramaribo.
Paramaribo, Suriname's vibrant capital on the Suriname River, blends Dutch colonial architecture with Caribbean and South American flair. The historic inner city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features wooden buildings like the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Fort Zeelandia. Wander the bustling Central Market for exotic fruits and crafts, or relax in the tropical gardens of Palmentuin. The city's multicultural vibe shines through its diverse cuisine—try Javanese bami or Creole pom. By night, the Waterkant riverside promenade comes alive with bars and street food. Paramaribo offers a unique, off-the-beaten-path experience with a relaxed pace, friendly locals, and a rich history of indigenous, African, Asian, and European influences.
Best time to visit Paramaribo
The best time is February to April (short dry season) or August to November (long dry season) for sunny weather and fewer mosquitoes. The rainy seasons (May-July and December-January) bring heavy downpours but fewer crowds and lower prices.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Hot 28-34°C
Travel notes
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- Peak
Peak tourist season
Know before you go
Getting there
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
International
45 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
25 Mbps
Mobile data
Good
WiFi
Widely available in city centre
Local SIM
Local SIM available at airport from $5
Stay safe
Overall
8/10Generally safe; watch for petty crime in markets.
Night safety
7/10Generally safe; watch for petty crime in markets.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
6/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 19:18
More facts
Population
223,757
Type
City
Neighborhoods in Paramaribo
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: PBM, Paramaribas, Paramaribo, Paramaribô, Paramarimpo, Paramaryba, Paramaríbó, ba la ma li bo, baramarybw, pa la ma li bo, pa rama ri bo, palamalibo, paramaribo, paramaripo, paramarybw, prmrybw, Παραμαρίμπο, Парамарибо, Парамарыба, Парамарібо, Պարամարիբո, פאראמאריבא, פרמריבו, باراماريبو, پاراماریبو, पारामरिबो, पारामारिबो, ਪਾਰਾਮਾਰੀਬੋ, પારામારિબો, பரமாரிபோ, ปารามารีโบ, པེ་ར་མེ་རི་བོ།, პარამარიბო, ፓራማሪቦ, パラマリボ, 巴拉馬利波, 帕拉马里博, 파라마리보, Centrum, Centro

