Short guide to Suriname
Although Suriname has had a turbulent past, democratic free elections in the early nineties led to a succession of democratic governments that have made the country relatively stable and welcoming to visitors since the early nineties.
As with much of Africa, Suriname possesses breathtaking natural scenery. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Central Suriname Nature Reserve is the biggest drawcard in the ecotourism stakes, holding as it does a section of the Amazon rainforest, which teems with rare, endangered and exotic animal and plant life.
Suriname holds two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: As well as the Central Suriname Nature Reserve, the capital of Paramaribo holds prime examples of colonial architecture, a leftover from the European domination of Africa. The Maagdenstraat is an area of Paramaribo that bustles with tourists and locals, who enjoy the markets and craft merchant's wares, as well as the quirky local cafes and restaurants that dot the area.
Suriname has emerged renewed from its violent past, and although it is not a wealthy country, it enjoys stability in peacetime that is expressed in the warmth and hospitality of the local people. In general, Suriname is a pleasurable place to visit, with colourful local culture and cuisine and plenty to see and do in the metropolitan and rural areas.
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