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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
Yes
Currency
Florin
Language(s)
dutch,
English

Overview

Surinam

The smallest country in Southern America, Suriname is in between Guyana, French Guyana and Brazil. To the north, the country opens out on to the Atlantic Ocean. Independent since 1975, the former Dutch Guiana official language is still Dutch. Discovering Surinam means meeting Amerindian, African, Hindu and European descendants living in this territory which with time has become an epitome of cultural syncretism. As for nature, tortoises offer a wonderful show of the accomplishment of their lives. Further south, dense tropical forests cover the entire country.

pros

  •  Surinam hosts a mix of cultures ? Indian, Pakistani and Chinese immigrants, former slaves from sub-saharan Africa, Amerindians ? and this kaleidoscope of cultures makes this country charmingly mysterious.
  •  Coastal Nature Reserves and Brownsberg National Park take tourists to the heart of the wildlife.

cons

  •  The hot and very humid climate can be very difficult to tolerate at times.
  •  Pickpockets have increased in Paramaribo in the past few years. Avoid certain areas.

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Our Editorial team's advice

South of Paramaribo, the Professor Van Blommesteinmmer Lake offers you a superb one-day trip; rent a canoe on its banks to go to Tukunari Island perched in the middle of the lake.
Do not forget mosquito repellants: sprays, cream, a mosquito net and large, light clothing. These tiny insects will drive you mad!

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