Suriname
Republic of Suriname
South America · SUR
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Suriname
Suriname is a compact but unusual South American trip where rainforest, rivers, and a very mixed colonial heritage sit close together. It works best as a Georgetown-and-interior route with one or two nature extensions rather than an attempt to cover every region.
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Things To See
- Paramaribo
- Central Suriname Nature Reserve
- Brownsberg Nature Park
- Jodensavanne
- Galibi Nature Reserve
Best Months
Best Months For Winter Travel
Know Before You Go
- The interior is the real draw, so plan beyond the capital if you have time.
- River and forest logistics can be slower than expected, which argues for a modest itinerary.
- Paramaribo gives the clearest cultural contrast before you head inland.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Suriname.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Population
- 616,500
- Area
- 163,820 km²
- Region
- South America
Languages
- Dutch
Currency
Surinamese dollar ($)
SRD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
31.9
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 51.5
- Restaurants
- 39.9
- Rent
- 10.7
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Paramaribo (5.83°N, 55.17°W).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
25/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 20/100
- Lived safety
- 34/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.722
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.003
- 10-year change
- +0.008
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.993
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.391
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (3)
- 🏛️
Jodensavanne Archaeological Site: Jodensavanne Settlement and Cassipora Creek Cemetery
Inscribed 2023
- 🏛️
Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
Inscribed 2002
- 🌿
Central Suriname Nature Reserve
Inscribed 2000
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 14.8%
- Forest cover
- 94.4%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 9
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 5
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
40/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
67/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Suriname. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Suriname. If you decide to travel to Suriname: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Suriname. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
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