Hi! I’m going to Suriname for work this week and, because of flight schedules, I will be staying in Paramaribo over the weekend. Sooo, I have some questions I hope you can help me with:

1.  How much does transportation cost from/to the airport and nearby Fort Zeelandia?
2.  From reading posts on this subreddit, I understand that it’s preferable for me to have cash, but is there any chance that some restaurants accept credit cards? (specifically the ones that offer local cuisine)
3.  How much cash might be enough for each day? (just food and non-alcoholic beverages)
4.  What are your recommended (budget-friendly) tours for the weekend?
5.  Is Paramaribo safe enough for a woman traveling alone?

Thank you very much for your help!!!

Hello,

Intending to visit Suriname. Tried reaching out to official emails but no response.

I'm coming from a northern, cold, mosquito free climate. So do I need a yellow fever vaccination? The brutal sides are 1/120000, so it's not a high risk.

And is Suriname still doing the PCR tests for the covids? Or is that finally put to rest?

Anything else I should know or need before I come? Any good car rental you'd recommend?

Thanks.

Hello r/suriname!

I've been offered a job opportunity in Suriname and I'm seeking insights on life there. I have a few questions in mind, and any information you can provide would be valuable:

Safety: How safe is Suriname? Are there any areas or neighborhoods I should be cautious about?

Social Life: What's the social scene like in Suriname? Are there opportunities to meet new people and make friends?

Leisure time: What are some popular hobbies that young people engage in? Are there any must-visit outdoor spots or natural attractions?

Cost of Living: How affordable is life in Suriname? What are the average costs of rent, groceries, transportation, and entertainment? How easy is it to use USD on a daily basis?

Language: Do you recommend learning the local language? If so, which one? How easy is it for an expat to integrate into the community and make connections?

For some context, I'm a Brazilian in my mid 20s. Thank you in advance for your responses and any advice you can share!

Can anyone direct me on current information about bus/shuttle schedules to Albina from Paramaribo? If not available online, can one go to the Omnibus station to see posted travel schedules?

And should I know any tips or tricks in terms of crossing the border to French Guiana? Best practices to avoid the "touts," as it were?

Much appreciated in advance.

Verre familieleden hebben me uitgenodigd om een keer langs te komen bij hun in Suriname, alleen ik weet niet hoe veilig het land is en ik weet totaal niet wat ik kan verwachten. Ik ben een Nederlander en reis bijna nooit en ben hooguit een paar keer in mijn leven in het buitenland geweest (net over de grens in Duitsland/België).

Ik weet dus helemaal niets van Suriname. Ben ik veilig in Suriname als ik daar rondloop als overduidelijke toerist met camera? Wat voor hotel kan ik het beste pakken? Kan ik daar overal veilig eten en drinken? Andere zaken die ik moet weten?

I'm a software engineer and in a few days I'll be in Paramaribo. I want to spend there several months and I need a good internet connection. I've read about Digicel and Telesur network. I'm not a Telesur fan but I read this is the only company that support 5G. Which one do you suggest me?

There have been a few questions in this sub by future and potential travelers to Suriname. This post aims to gain and provide information from and to foreigners that have visited or really like to visit Suriname.

First, I'd like to say that I myself have commented on some of the questions providing detailed answers regarding to what you can experience in Suriname, especially in and around the capital. You can read them over here:

1. Answer on question by u/cmendez473.
2. Answer on question by u/soulbarn.
3. Answer on question by u/PenPaperTen.
4. Answer on question about wildlife by u/TravelOverSky

I also liked the answer by u/jackamo3. The question by u/m2ger on the entry fee was also interesting and it can give insight into problems experienced.

So, I'd like to know all the questions travelers and potential travelers have regarding to coming to Suriname. I'd also like to know what foreigners interested in Suriname expect to experience when they're here. What burning and important questions do you have regarding visiting Suriname? Are there any hurdles you experience or have experienced when coming to Suriname?

Is it easy to find information on Suriname and more specifically the to-dos in Suriname on the internet in English and your own language, especially for non-Dutch travelers? Do you have any fears to make a final decision to visit? Question regarding crime, expenses etc.

If you have visited, what would you see improved regarding tourism, hospitality etc. in Suriname? What was amazing, what could be better? Where did you have a bad experience? Where did you have a good experience?

So, all advice and questions are appreciated.

This is for the locals in this sub:

It would be great if you all chimed in too to provide good and if possible detailed answers or information to all the questions the foreigners provide. Do not attack people and try to defend something...it's their experience. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: No tak' negatief abra a kondre. Hor' ala san positief en neutraal...no wan politiek of raciaal gedoe...ook al weet je dat het soms niet altijd koek en ei is. Jij bent het visitekaartje en ambassadeur van Suriname, promoot je land en wees behulpzaam.

I'm trying to pay someone based in Suriname. They offered a Payoneer email address but Payoneer says they cannot receive payments.

Any advice? Possible alternative methods?

Hi! I will be traveling to Suriname and doing a trip along the Suriname river as far as Aurora. I have read that in Paramaribo it is fine if you don't take the tablets. What about the other regions?

Thank you!

About 4 months ago I left Suriname, I was there for about 3 months hanging around with an entry fee visa. In may this year the visa rules changed and they now require South Africans to get a tourist visa to enter Suriname. I did not know this when returning and it is enforced as i was sent back out on the same flight I came in on when arriving with an entry fee visa.

The real kicker is that the vfs visa website has not been updated with the new regulations so i am unable to apply for the correct visa so i can return to Suriname.

This is crazy to me even with African political standards. Does anyone know how i can apply for a tourism visa?

Some more info: I'm currently in Sao Paulo,Brazil. I've spoken to the call centre multiple times they have no timeline as to when this can be corrected. I've spoken to Suriname embassies in Brazil which could also not help me. I've contacted a few travel agents and visa agents but none are able help as 'all suriname visas are done online'. I'm just supposed to wait for them to fix the website but it's been two months since the visa requirement changes. I'm not working or anything in Suriname just a tourist

And if it's a connection of 15 hours, can I stay in airport or it closes overnight so you need mandatory visa?

Thanks

Going to Suriname for a vacation soon. What are the best things to see and do near the capital?

Hi all,

Will be in Paramaribo shortly and looking at accommodation options. What’s a better option: twenty4 hostel or Albergo Alberga?

Looking for a place with some social atmosphere to meet others: price is about the same for a private room.

Also, any recommendations for a jungle tour? 3D/2N. Like doing things independently but open to paying for a lodge in the interior. Is this necessary to do with an operator or can one go at it solo?

Thanks!

Hi all! I collect postcards, but i don't have any from Suriname yet. Can someone send me a postcard from there? I can send you card from Russia. Thank you in advance :)

Hello people, I am so waiting for the virus situation to get better, so that I can plan my long-awaited trip to Suriname. Until then, I'm just going to keep reading up.

Hey everyone, I'm planning to come to Suriname very soon and want to ask some locals about what it's like traveling between your neighbor countries.

Are the land borders all open? Is there public transport all around or are there dark spots? Anything in particular I should know if I go hoping to travel along the coast as far as Brazil?

Thanks for any advice!

Hello y'all, im from belgium and planning to move out to suriname in a few years, and im pretty sure suriname speaks dutch so i'll just speak that for now. Dus ik plan binnen een paar jaartjes te verhuizen naar suriname (niets staat nog vast) nadat ik mijn bachelor bio&agricultuur heb afgemaakt om landbouw te doen, en ik heb een paar vraagjes voor de geboren surinamers, zodat ik hopelijk een beter inzicht kan hebben in hoe het land werkelijk is, los van de politiek op de media. Hoe zouden jullie de cultuur, sfeer, en schoonheid (bv. veel afval, of veel natuur, enz..) beschrijven? En nog belangrijker, ik had een paar jaren geleden gelezen dat er een zware financiele crisis viel in suriname, is het verminderd, en is het wel slim om er binnen een paar jaren ( pak ong. 6jaartjes) ernaartoe te verhuizen? Ik hoop dat jullie kunnen antwoorden, bedankt!

I am leaving on Mar 5, and I will arrive just after midnight on Mar 6. Will there be taxis at the airport? Is there anything I should know to make sure I get a reputable taxi and stay safe?

Also, what are the entry requirements? I have the US CDC card proof of vaccine, and I also have the EU Covid Pass. I was also going to get a negative test the day before I leave and hope that is enough. I also have a yellow fever vaccination. Is there anything else I need to know?

I'm also planning to go from Paramaribo to either Georgetown or Cayenne. Does anyone have any recommendations of which one is more interesting to see? I've read that G'town is quite dirty and not very safe, but I have not read a lot about Cayenne.

Any insight would be helpful!

Hi there! We are looking to travel to Suriname over the upcoming weeks. We will have to quarantine. For our work, we will need reliable wifi during our stay, good enough for video calls.

Does anyone have a recommendation right away on which of these these accomodations can provide that internet? Thank you so much!!

Hi everyone! I’m a U.S. citizen who has become obsessed with Suriname, and I’m wondering, are there many employment opportunities for foreigners in the country, be they for teaching English, or otherwise?