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Paramaribo and Commewijne
Sleep in Paramaribo and do the river district in day trips: the Commewijne plantations and the dolphin boats are 45 minutes to a few hours away.
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Rules in force · 2
- Suriname ↗Entry procedures (visa, e-visa or tourist card and entry fee) have changed several times; check the official Suriname government portal or a Surinamese embassy for your passport.
- Suriname ↗Interior trips should be booked with an established operator that includes transport, as river and road access depend on the weather.
The capital is the base for almost every trip in Suriname. The plantations across the river and the Brownsberg reserve are day trips; the Upper Suriname River needs a longer stay by road and canoe. Keep the big bag at the hotel and book excursions with operators.
Where to sleep
Paramaribosleep base
Historic centre, market and the river.
Commewijne plantationsday trip
Ferry and boat trips across the river; one day.
Night sequences
- 4 nights
- Paramaribo 4, one Commewijne day
- The airport is 45 km from the city: do not plan a morning activity before an afternoon flight without a buffer.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commewijne plantations | Paramaribo | 90 min | unknown | Boat or car; book with an operator that includes the return. |
Bags between cities
No luggage forwarding culture: keep the big bag at the Paramaribo hotel.