Along the coastal areas, the road system ensures good access by cars (don’t forget that Suriname drives on the left) as well as buses for tourists. Taxis are plentiful in Paramaribo and the main towns. Most visits to the interior include a flight in a light aircraft, although many trips will often include a final stage in a local dug-out canoe. These river boats are the main form of transport in the interior, other than on foot.
Suriname has an extensive network of some 50 airstrips throughout the country served by local air charter companies. These air operators who also provide charters to the region include:

GumAir........ www.gumair.com
Blue Wing Airlines... www.bluewingairlines.com
Hi Jet Helicopters.... www.hi-jetheli.com

LANGUAGES:::


Dutch is our official language. English is widely spoken, while local people prefer Sranan Tongo and their own ethnic languages such as Sarnami (a Surinamese variation of Hindi), Javanese, Chinese, Portuguese, the Lebanese version of Arabic, Spanish as well!!!and several different Amerindian and Maroon languages.

Currency:::

The local currency is the Surinamese Dollar SRD, and money exchange facilities are readily available in Paramaribo and the district towns. For the latest on exchange rates:

www.xe.com/ucc/ or www.oanda.com/convert/classic

Weather in Suriname~

Typically of the tropics, Suriname enjoys generous amounts of warm weather cooled by ocean breezes for most of the year.
Suriname is outside of the hurricane belt and characterized by two dry seasons and two rainy seasons:

* Short dry season February—April;
* Long rainy season May—Mid August;
* Long dry season Mid August—November, and
* Short rainy season December—January.

Even in the rainy seasons the sun soon comes out again.

VISAS:::


At this time, many tourists from outside of CARI-COM require visas. These can only be provided at the airport if organized in advance by a local tour operator or contact. Alternatively they may be obtained from a Suriname diplomatic mission. Please check for the latest requirements at www.surinameembassy.org

A great welcome in our hospitable country Suriname, 'home of various cultures'. You have chosen a destination with a remarkable cultural tradition of divers ethnic population groups in city and districts.

Our interior is home to the Maroons and Amerindians who have maintained their ancient old traditions. You can visit old plantations which are remembrances of the French, Portuguese and Jewish-Dutch cultures. Suriname's history, a cultural melting pot, will take you to all parts of the world. For nature lovers, our beautiful interior with its meandering rivers, extensive rapids and abundance of flora and fauna will be a true revelation.

Our country has multiple tourist attractions which will make your visit an unforgettable experience. A pleasant and sunny stay in hospitable Suriname!

A great welcome in our hospitable country Suriname, 'home of various cultures'. You have chosen a destination with a remarkable cultural tradition of divers ethnic population groups in city and districts.

Our interior is home to the Maroons and Amerindians who have maintained their ancient old traditions. You can visit old plantations which are remembrances of the French, Portuguese and Jewish-Dutch cultures. Suriname's history, a cultural melting pot, will take you to all parts of the world. For nature lovers, our beautiful interior with its meandering rivers, extensive rapids and abundance of flora and fauna will be a true revelation.

Our country has multiple tourist attractions which will make your visit an unforgettable experience. A pleasant and sunny stay in hospitable Suriname!

Surinam Airways ...............www.slm.firm.sr
Air France / KLM ..............www.klm.com
Caribbean Airlines.............www.caribbeanairlines.com
Universal Airlines ............www.universal-airlines.com
Meta Linhas Aereas ............metapbm@hotmail.com