What to See in Suriname

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Suriname has two sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:

Historic Centre of Paramaribo (2002)
The centre of Suriname's capital uniquely blends local materials and craftsmanship with European construction techniques from its origins. This is what earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.

Central Suriname Nature Reserve (2000)
This vast area of tropical forest in the east-central region is a UNESCO World Heritage site and encompasses several reserves (Raleighvallen, Kabalebo, De Haan, Tafelberg). You can hike, observe wildlife (birds, monkeys...), fish, or navigate the rivers.

Cities and Cultural Heritage

Albina
This is the town facing and connected by boats to Saint-Laurent in French Guiana, on the other side of the Maroni River. From here, you can take a canoe trip along the river to places like Galibi.

Jodensavanne
The few remains of what was an attempt to establish an autonomous Jewish territory in South America in the 17th century.

Nieuw Amsterdam
Separated from the capital by a river, this suburban town is home to an old Dutch fort-museum.

Nieuw Nickerie
Suriname’s third-largest city faces, and is connected by ferries to, Corriverton in Guyana on the other side of the Nickerie River.

Paramaribo
It is the country's capital and home to more than half of its population. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Natural Heritage

Amazon Rainforest
The planet's largest forest, spanning nine countries, boasts rich and diverse wildlife and plant life that can be explored (alongside local communities) through treks or boat trips on the Amazon and other rivers.

Maroni River
The river separates Suriname from French Guiana. You can navigate it and explore its banks, the forest, or the few villages along its shores. It’s also at its mouth (on the Surinam side) that the Galibi Nature Reserve, known for turtle nesting, is located.

Brownsberg Nature Park
In the heart of the country, the nature park with its waterfalls faces the large Brokopondo artificial reservoir. It is a favorite among birdwatchers.

Coppename Nature Reserve
On the coast, not far from the capital, this natural area is home to many bird species.

Galibi Nature Reserve
The small nature reserve at the mouth of the Maroni is an important nesting area for sea turtles. Accessible by boat from Albina.

Central Suriname Nature Reserve
This vast area of tropical forest in the east-central region is a UNESCO World Heritage site and encompasses several reserves (Raleighvallen, Kabalebo, De Haan, Tafelberg). You can hike, observe wildlife (birds, monkeys...), fish, or navigate the rivers.