Is Suriname Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Suriname
Travel verdict: Suriname is a unique but undervisited destination. Exercise caution in the capital and prepare thoroughly for any jungle or interior travel.. The scores and risks below say why.
Key Risks
- Petty crime and occasional robbery in Paramaribo
- Limited infrastructure and roads in interior regions
- Tropical diseases including malaria and dengue fever
Travel Verdict: Suriname is a unique but undervisited destination. Exercise caution in the capital and prepare thoroughly for any jungle or interior travel.
Avoid isolated areas at night; stay in well-reviewed accommodations
Malaria prophylaxis required for interior travel; bring a well-stocked first aid kit
Carry sufficient cash; card acceptance is limited outside Paramaribo
Emergency: 115 (police); 113 (ambulance)
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