Dutch-era Paramaribo and jungle. South America’s smallest country.
For living33/100
For travel41/100
Key facts
Average net salary$300 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$450 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$6
Traveller daily budget$50 /day
Safety6/10
ClimateTropical
Avg summer temperature+32 °C
Avg winter temperature+27 °C
Best time to visitAugust, September, October, November
Life expectancy73.8
Population639,850
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 73 countries
Places worth seeing
- Fort Zeelandia: A 17th-century Dutch fort; the historic centre is UNESCO-listed.
- Waterkant: Wooden colonial houses and warungs by the river.
- St Peter and Paul Cathedral: One of the largest wooden buildings in the Americas.
- Brownsberg Nature Park: Rainforest and waterfalls above a reservoir.
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