Suriname Travel Guide

Suriname is a diverse country with people from different cultures all over the world.  The eclectic mix of people results in a wonderful kaleidoscope of cultures made evident in traditions, customs, and cuisine.  Friendly and outgoing people, visitors will be welcomed by the people of Suriname with open arms.  History buffs will enjoy learning about the country’s past, including their bid for independence from the Netherlands in 1975.  Nature lovers will appreciate the incredible wonders this island has to offer.

Historians will find that the first people to live in Suriname were the Amerindians.  After the island was colonized, people from Africa were brought to the island to work.  Some of them fled and reestablished their ancestral African traditions in an area that is now called Maroon villages.  Later. After slavery was abolished, Chinese and Indian people were brought to the island to work.  This rich mixture of people makes up the collective culture that is Suriname in the present day.  Many cultures mean many religions and many customs.  One can see Dutch architecture, Hindu traditions, Javanese costumes, Chinese dances, African rites, and Amerindian folklore all in one place.  

If sightseeing is your speed, be sure to visit Paramaribo.  This, their capital of the country, is a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) site with beautiful colonial buildings that date as far back as the 17th century.  

If you like rainforests, Suriname is the place for you.  Wild rapids, exotic plants, waterfalls, rivers, animals, and more await the interested traveler.  Over 94% if the island is covered by lush rainforest, so this is the biggest attraction that Suriname has to offer.  

Suriname is the place to go if you are looking for an adventure.  Enjoy the lush rainforest and all that it entails, creating memories that will last you a lifetime in the process.