How many days do you need in Paramaribo?

The top 4 places in the centre take about 4 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What are the top things to do in Paramaribo?

Highlights: Mosque Keizerstraat, Fort Zeelandia, Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Neveh Shalom Synagogue and Arya Diwaker. The map has 9 things to do in total.

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Paramaribo Things to do and walking itinerary

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Paramaribo travel guide

9 things to do in Paramaribo. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Paramaribo

Mosque Keizerstraat — Mosque in Paramaribo, Suriname (visit ≈ 30 min)
Fort Zeelandia — 17th century Dutch fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname (visit ≈ 60 min)
Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral — Roman Catholic cathedral in Paramaribo, Suriname (visit ≈ 35 min)
Neveh Shalom Synagogue — synagoge in Paramaribo, Suriname (visit ≈ 30 min)
Arya Diwaker — Hindu temple in Paramaribo, Suriname (visit ≈ 30 min)
Garden of Palms — park in Paramaribo, Suriname (visit ≈ 45 min)
Independence Plaza — square in Paramaribo, Suriname (visit ≈ 15 min)
Paramaribo Zoo — zoo in Paramaribo, Suriname (visit ≈ 150 min)
Tzedek ve-Shalom — historic synagogue in Paramaribo, Suriname (visit ≈ 30 min)

4-day Paramaribo walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 4 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 6.0 km · 8,030 steps · 1 h 20 min on the way): Paramaribo Zoo
Day 2 (≈ 11.6 km · 15,610 steps · 2 h 34 min on the way): Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
Day 3 (≈ 11.3 km · 15,220 steps · 2 h 30 min on the way): Neveh Shalom Synagogue
Day 4 (≈ 11.2 km · 15,110 steps · 2 h 30 min on the way): Mosque Keizerstraat

Good to know before visiting Paramaribo

Fine: Drug offences carry severe penalties.
Fine: Photographing military sites, police and government buildings is prohibited.
Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
Warning: Malaria is a risk; ask your doctor about prevention.
The official language is Dutch.
The currency is the Surinamese dollar; cash matters.

Emergency: 115
Plugs: C/F, 127/230V
Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Tipping: About 10% is customary.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Suriname, Wikivoyage — Suriname, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Paramaribo travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Paramaribo?: The top 4 places in the centre take about 4 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What are the top things to do in Paramaribo?: Highlights: Mosque Keizerstraat, Fort Zeelandia, Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Neveh Shalom Synagogue and Arya Diwaker. The map has 9 things to do in total.
What is the emergency number in Paramaribo?: Emergency: 115.
Do you tip in Paramaribo?: About 10% is customary.

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