Fort Zeelandia
Paramaribo
Inside well-restored Fort Zeelandia, a star-shaped, 18th-century fort built on the site where the first colonists alighted, is the worthwhile Stichting…
Getty Images/iStockphoto
Paramaribo
Amsterdam meets the Wild West in Paramaribo, the most vivacious and striking capital in the Guianas. Black-and-white colonial Dutch buildings line grassy squares, wafts of spices escape from Indian roti shops and mingle with the chaos of the city's market, while Maroon artists sell colorful paintings outside somber Dutch forts.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Onafhankelijkheidsplein
Paramaribo
Surrounding the centrally located Onafhankelijkheidsplein (Independence Square) are the contrasting stately 18th-century Presidential Palace – open to the…
Guidebooks
Purchase our award-winning guidebooks
Get to the heart of Paramaribo with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance.