Activities

🌿 Things to Do in and Around Paramaribo

🏛️ Walk the UNESCO Historic City Centre

Colonial wooden homes, creaky verandas, cathedral bells, and shutters painted in stories. Heerenstraat and the streets surrounding Palacio are best explored slowly — preferably in the morning light.



🗣️ “Start with a cassava roll from the corner bakery. End with a mango juice by the river.”

🌴 Palmentuin – The Presidential Garden

Just a few steps away lies a palm grove once reserved for royals. Now it’s a serene, open garden where monkeys play, schoolkids eat lunch, and locals nap in the shade.



🌿 Best at sunset, when the light filters through the towering trees.

⛪ Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

The largest wooden cathedral in the Western Hemisphere — and possibly the most peaceful. Step inside for quiet, coloured light and a moment to breathe.



🗣️ “Even our most talkative guests fall silent here.”

🏞 Brownsberg Nature Park (Day Trip)

Lush jungle. Dramatic waterfalls. Monkey sightings. Just 2 hours from the city, this is a chance to step fully into Suriname’s rainforest soul.



☀️ We can help you book a trusted driver + local guide.

🛶 Sunset River Cruise

The Suriname River at dusk is something you feel more than see. Board a boat for soft waves, golden light, and — if you’re lucky — playful river dolphins.



🗣️ “Our guests always come back smiling, windblown, and surprised by how magical it was.”

🕌 Synagogue & Mosque – Side by Side

Nowhere else in the world will you find a mosque and synagogue sharing a city block. A quiet testament to Suriname’s cultural harmony.



🗣️ “Guests often say it’s one of the most moving things they didn’t expect.”

🚴 Commewijne River Plantation Tour

Cycle or boat past old Dutch plantations, cacao trees, mangroves, and small riverside villages. Learn Suriname’s story through its land.



🍃 We’ll recommend a route and help you pack a snack.

🎨 Local Markets & Street Food

Paramaribo comes alive in its markets. Roti, bami, plantain chips, handmade soaps, fresh ginger, and wood carvings.



🌶️ Visit Saoenah Market on Sundays, or ask for a guide to the city’s hidden corners.

🌇 Waterkant Promenade

Grab a fried fish snack and join locals watching the sun dip behind the river. It’s noisy, warm, and deeply human.



🗣️ “This is where the city exhales at the end of the day.”