Paramaribo district, Suriname

Places to visit near Paramaribo

Paramaribo is a city in Paramaribo district, Suriname, home to about 223,757 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 52 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 24 museums and 14 temples. The must-see places are Paramaribo Zoo (3 km), Moskee (5 km) and Synagoge Neve Shalom (5 km).

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Paramaribo at a glance

Location
Paramaribo district, Suriname
Population
about 223,757
Coordinates
5.8664° N, 55.1668° W
Places within 50 km
229 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Paramaribo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Paramaribo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Paramaribo

52 churches within 100 km of Paramaribo. The closest is Sevegram Church (1 km); the best-known is Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskathedraal (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Paramaribo

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paramaribo. The closest is Monument 100 Years Javanese Immigration (Paramaribo) (4 km); the best-known is Fort Zeelandia (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Paramaribo

24 museums within 100 km of Paramaribo. The closest is Sana Budaya (4 km); the best-known is Fort Nieuw Amsterdam (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Paramaribo

14 temples within 100 km of Paramaribo. The closest is Temple Hindou (3 km); the best-known is Arya Dewaker Temple (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paramaribo

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paramaribo. The closest is Stichting Der Islamitische Gemeenten in Suriname (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paramaribo

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paramaribo. The closest is Blanche Marie Vallen (1 km); the best-known is Paramaribo Zoo (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Paramaribo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paramaribo
  2. 3 km Paramaribo Zoo · nature spot, Paramaribo
  3. 3 km Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskathedraal · church, Paramaribo
  4. 1 km Centrumkerk · church, Paramaribo
  5. 1 km Grote Stadskerk · church, Paramaribo
  6. 1 km Moskee · mosque or dargah, Paramaribo
  7. 5 km Back to Paramaribo

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From travellers near Paramaribo

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How to reach Paramaribo

    All places near Paramaribo by distance

    Within 15 km of Paramaribo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paramaribo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions6168Masdjid Darul Hidayah (2 km)
    Churches5252Sevegram Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4147Monument 100 Years Javanese Immigration (Paramaribo) (4 km)
    Museums2424Sana Budaya (4 km)
    Temples1414Temple Hindou (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1214Stichting Der Islamitische Gemeenten in Suriname (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Blanche Marie Vallen (1 km)
    Parks66Cultuurtuin (3 km)
    Beaches & coast66Ayo Beach (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Masdjid Al Haq (3 km)
    Waterfalls044x4 Adventure Kreek (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Commewijne River (46 km)

    Paramaribo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paramaribo?

    Paramaribo Zoo (nature spot, about 3 km), Moskee (mosque or dargah, about 5 km), Synagoge Neve Shalom (attraction, about 5 km), Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskathedraal (church, about 6 km), Centrumkerk (church, about 6 km), Grote Stadskerk (church, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Paramaribo?

    229 places on Spotwander: 61 other attractions, 52 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 24 museums, 14 temples.

    Which is the nearest church to Paramaribo?

    Sevegram Church, about 1 km by road; Volle Evangelie Gemeente Yeshua E Libi (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paramaribo?

    Monument 100 Years Javanese Immigration (Paramaribo), about 4 km by road; Memorial for Maria Jacoba Paulina Oostburg-Cop (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Paramaribo?

    Sana Budaya, about 4 km by road; Sports Hall of Fame Suriname (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paramaribo?

    Start in Paramaribo, visit Paramaribo Zoo, then Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskathedraal, then Centrumkerk, then Grote Stadskerk, then Moskee, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paramaribo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Paramaribo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Paramaribo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.