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Saint-Peter-and-Paul Basilica of Paramaribo, Fort Zeelandia, Eco Tours, Historic Sites. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Half-day Toursfromper adult₱1,769
Full-day Toursfromper adult₱12,440
Bus Toursfromper adult₱10,039
Half-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)₱3,537
Cooking Classesfromper adult₱4,421
Day Tripsfromper adult₱5,305
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Day Tripsfromper adult₱5,557
Overnight Toursfromper adult₱18,438
Day Tripsfromper adult₱5,305
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- Kees GTorio, Panama70 contributionsAmazing building. Very beautiful, all wooden church. Must visit when in Paramaribo. Make sure you are 'decently dressed' (long pants, short-sleeved shirt, shoes), or they won't let you in.Written May 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The_Traveling_ExpatChicago, IL408 contributionsThe fort is definitely a must-see while in Paramaribo. The fort and museum gives a nice history of Suriname from its earliest times to more recent times. This is a good activity to spend about 45 minutes to an hour. However, be aware that most signage is in Dutch, and only a few items have English explanations.Written September 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Floris vHAmsterdam, The Netherlands31 contributionsInteresting historical site consisting of graves, the ruins of a synagogue, and a small museum. It can easily be visited independently. Entry fee SRD 200 pp in 2023. The road there is very good until the bridge. Thereafter it’s 3km on a dirt road (well-maintained). Note that Google Maps might not show you the most direct way (which is via the MLK Highway).Written August 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TiniGeneva, Switzerland24 contributionsWe arrived around midday and we slept in the hammock area. We had our own hammocks but you could also rent one if you need. The area was very clean, it has two long tables, you could ask for gas for a stove, but we had our own. The showers, toilets and sinks were very clean.
We arrived by our own car, you absolutely need a 4x4 to get there, some other tourists arrived in a minibus and had to be pulled by another car.
The walking trails are very well marked and clear, the nature is awesome, the waterfalls very pretty. Is worth staying two or three days to do all the trails and increase your chances to see animals, most people report wild animals, sadly we didn’t see any mammals, but it was rainy and cloudy, so maybe that was the reason, we saw some amazing frogs.
The walks are very doable, nothing extreme. The lake at the bottom of the mountains is beautiful.
I would recommend to visit this place.
They have a restaurant and you can order food in advance, prices are correct and food is simple and good. We made the mistake to eat at the same time of a big group of tourists, their teenage children were a pain, but well, not the park’s fault!Written August 25, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anneke Kuis18 contributionswe made a half day trip on the surinam river and saw a lot of delphins jumping around our boat! very nice!!Written February 11, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MelissaAmsterdam, The Netherlands16 contributionsI went with my family to this museum; we were with around 10 people. When we arrived, there was another group and luckily enough their tour was just ending so we had to wait in the back garden for 5/10 minutes. We didn’t make any reservations, so we were lucky enough to get inside because it’s a pretty small place. I’ve been with some family members to the temporary koto expedition in Amsterdam so we could make a great comparison. The tour guide knew a lot of history and was told with great enthusiasm. The tour was around 2 hours. We arrived 30 minutes before closing time and he took the time to gave us a fabulous historic cultural tour. I would definitely recommend visiting this museum. We walked to the place but it's easy to reach by car or bus. Price of this tour is definitely worth it!Written January 11, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hermes_NL 🇳🇱Amsterdam, The Netherlands21,455 contributionsThe Waterkant is the slightly seedy/run down river boulevard of Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. This is actually part of the historical city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site! There are several quite characterful restaurants directly on the waterside. E'tembe for instance still serves various types of bush meat including Alligator and even Capibara ....Written March 22, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Patrick24 contributionsWalking around the Historic Inner Ciity of Paramaribo was a definite highlight on my trip to Suriname. The old buildings, some of them being built in the 1600's, were beautiful! Many of the buildings are in need of some serious repair, but the need for repair doesn't take away from the stunning architectural beauty. In fact, some of the aging adds to the stunning visuals that the inner city displays. I definitely recommend a few hours walking around the inner city to enjoy the buildings and the history.Written March 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KondremanParamaribo, Suriname51 contributionsThe park could obviously be maintained better but even in its current state it is a nice place to go to and hang out in the shades of the tall palmtrees. It is nothing that makes people select Paramaribo as their destination but I am thankful it exists and it would be missed a lot if it wasn't there.Written June 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hermes_NL 🇳🇱Amsterdam, The Netherlands21,455 contributionsThe current Neveh Shalom synagogue was built around 1843, succeeding a building dating back to 1723. The Portuguese Jewish community has even been present in Suriname since 1665, settling first inland in 1665 on the Jodensavanne. The synagogue looks immaculate and can be visited only on appointment according to our guide ... we did not get to go inside during our bicycle tour. Symbolic of Suriname’s successful multiculturalism, it is perched right next to the cities most significant mosque.Written February 26, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hermes_NL 🇳🇱Amsterdam, The Netherlands21,455 contributionsThe big mosque in Paramaribo is the headquarters of the Surinam Islamic Society. The current mosque was built in 1984, the first one at this location in 1929. It looks in itself attractive (especially at night) but fits less well in the city architecture than the Synagogue - which is right next door! A symbol of the fairly successful Surinam multicultural society.Written March 4, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Miles ArcherBoca Raton, FL7,138 contributionsThis market is a must-see to experience the life of the locals. All manner of goods and other goods are offered for sale here. I don't speak the native language, but I was able to communicate with an occasional vendor who spoke some English. Reviewed by Miles Archer of Boca Raton, USA.Written January 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
