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Suriname at a glance
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Population
- 632,638
- Area
- 165,940 km²
- Calling code
- +597
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Suriname
Explore Paramaribo and Lelydorp. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency SRDTime in Paramaribo 00:46UTC-03:00Country codes SR / SUR
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Paramaribo. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
9 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Mosque Keizerstraat
Mosque Keizerstraat is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo
Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Martin Luther Church (Paramaribo)
Martin Luther Church (Paramaribo) is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
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Paramaribo Zoo
Paramaribo Zoo is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Central Market (Paramaribo)
Central Market (Paramaribo) is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Arya Diwaker
Arya Diwaker is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Tzedek ve-Shalom
Tzedek ve-Shalom is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Centrumkerk
Centrumkerk is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Grote Stadskerk
Grote Stadskerk is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Paramaribo
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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PBM
An arrival option for Paramaribo
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
46.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Paramaribo. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at PBM
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
PBM airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport | EAX | 2.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Zorg en Hoop Airport | ORG | 6.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | PBM | 46.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Moengo Airstrip | MOJ | 89.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Wageningen Airstrip | AGI | 166.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Drietabbetje Airport | DRJ | 202.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport
Kwatta · SR-0009
Elevation49 ft
Coordinates5.863807, -55.189504
Runways
05 / 29
3934 × 75 ft
asphaltRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Zorg en Hoop Airport
Paramaribo · SMZO
Elevation10 ft
Coordinates5.811211, -55.192299
Runways
11 / 29
2461 × 56 ft
AsphaltRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Paramaribo · SMJP
Elevation59 ft
Coordinates5.45283, -55.187801
Runways
11 / 29
11417 × 148 ft
ASPHALTRadio frequencies
PENGEL APP (USE PENGEL TOWER: 118.5)129.2 MHz
PARAMARIBO CTRL123.9 MHz
PARAMARIBO CTRL (BACKUP FREQ.)133.3 MHz
GND - USE PENGEL TWR FREQ 118.5121.9 MHz
PENGEL TWR118.5 MHz
Moengo Airstrip
Moengo · SMMO
Elevation49 ft
Coordinates5.6076, -54.4003
Runways
Not recorded
Radio frequencies
Not recorded
Wageningen Airstrip
Wageningen · SMWA
Elevation6 ft
Coordinates5.841252, -56.673247
Runways
Not recorded
Radio frequencies
Not recorded
Drietabbetje Airport
Drietabbetje · SMDA
Elevation236 ft
Coordinates4.111359, -54.672766
Runways
Not recorded
Radio frequencies
Not recorded
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
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Getting around Paramaribo
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Stops along the route
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Mosque Keizerstraat
Directions ↗Mosque Keizerstraat is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo
Directions ↗Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Martin Luther Church (Paramaribo)
Directions ↗Martin Luther Church (Paramaribo) is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Paramaribo Zoo
Directions ↗Paramaribo Zoo is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Central Market (Paramaribo)
Directions ↗Central Market (Paramaribo) is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Arya Diwaker
Directions ↗Arya Diwaker is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tzedek ve-Shalom
Directions ↗Tzedek ve-Shalom is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Centrumkerk
Directions ↗Centrumkerk is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Grote Stadskerk
Directions ↗Grote Stadskerk is one option for your time in Paramaribo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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