Paramaribo: a melting pot of cultures and religions

Paramaribo has a very rich past. Occupations by the English and Dutch as well as the arrival of many slaves until well into the 19th century led to a melting pot of cultures and religions typical of today’s Suriname. The center of Paramaribo displays a unique architecture consisting almost entirely of wooden buildings. For this reason, it makes a well-warranted addition to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Nature lovers will be overjoyed by the abundance of incredible nature parks and unspoiled natural habitats for flora and fauna.

Half of Surinam’s population lives in the lively capital city of Paramaribo. This means that the largest part of the country is an unspoiled natural paradise. The southern region of the country in particular is rich in flora and fauna. If you take the time to see more of this country, you’ll be amazed at the many rare species of plants and animals you encounter here.

Tip:
Will you be exploring the jungle in Suriname? If so, take along a good backpack and don’t put more than 13 pounds of gear into it. Any more than this and you won’t be allowed to take it with you in the dugout canoe.