Suriname

South America's only Dutch-speaking country (English is also common) is a low-key, multicultural eco-wonder with virgin rainforests and a small but growing tourist industry, including some swell Caribbean beaches, golfing, resorts, and the UNESCO World Heritage historic district of its capital, Paramaribo.

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An introduction to Suriname, and 6 spots not to miss

UNESCO An anomaly in South America, the continent´s only country where Dutch is spoken, and it’s also one of the continent’s smallest and least visited—roughly the size of the U.S. state of Georgia and a bit more than England and Wales put together — with a population of 630,000. Most Surinamese live along the Atlantic Ocean coast, especially in the capital Paramaribo, and the interior consists of vast Amazonian rainforest, sparsely populated and even roadless in many areas. The region was…

A travel blogger's overview of Suriname

I've always been supercurious to visit Suriname, South America's only Dutch-speaking country, and of course Miamian travel blogger David Hoffman (DavidsBeenHere.com) beat me to it. So here's one of his videos about this interesting little enclave on the continent's north coast. I think you'll learn a thing or two!!

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David Paul Appell March 3, 2026 at 11:43am

The well regarded U.S. independent travel/tourism news site TravelOffPath.com has really taken a shine to Suriname! https://www.traveloffpath.com/this-small-little-known-country-in-th...
Joseba Basabe February 1, 2026 at 1:45pm

I´m a bit of a language geek, and I was interested to learn about the English-based creole patois spoken by many here, called Sranan Tongo: https://thetalklist.com/learn-sranan-tongo/

Learn Sranan Tongo: Best Guide to Suriname Lingua Franca

You can learn Sranan Tongo to connect with over 500,000 speakers and gain insight into Surinamese culture.
José Balido January 31, 2026 at 9:24pm

I recently discovered Surinamese cuisine at a restaurant in of all places Torremolinos, Spain, and love it, so I´ve been looking into the subject some more: https://www.chefspencil.com/top-25-foods-in-suriname-most-popular-d...

Top 25 Foods in Suriname - Most Popular Dishes in Suriname w/ Recipes - Chef's Pencil

Stunningly beautiful, the tropical nation of Suriname is one of the smallest countries in South America. Suriname is an incredible 94% green, dominat…
- Joseba Basabe > José Balido February 1, 2026 at 1:52pm
  
  En Torremolinos, really?? I´m curious - what´s the story with that?
- José Balido > Joseba Basabe March 3, 2026 at 11:30am
  
  Hi again, Joseba - I haven´t forgotten about your question! The owners of this restaurant Surihuela are Dutch; Stanley is half Surinamese and Nicolette´s dad is married to a Surinamese woman, so they grew up with the cuisine. And having visited Torremolinos and like many wanting to stay, they were looking for something to sustain themselves here. This space became available, and they conceived this restaurant I believe a couple of years ago and say it´s going well. Dutch cuisine is nothing to write home about, so they dote on the food of their former colonies Indonesia and Suriname. Hope that answers your question!
- José Balido > Joseba Basabe February 2, 2026 at 12:07pm
  
  Well, you are no doubt aware that Suriname was a Dutch colony for centuries. Ties are still strong, with Dutch still spoken there, Surinamese living in the Netherlands, and thousands of Dutch people still in Suriname. This restaurant SuriHuela carries a name which is a mashup of Suriname and Carihuela, the district of Torremolinos where the Dutch have a strong presence, and honestly I don´t know what their story is, but I´ll ask the next time I go, and let you know! https://www.surihuela.com/
  
  SuriHuela
Maria de los Angeles December 26, 2025 at 9:14am

Lonely Planet sums up the best places to see and the best things to do https://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-guianas/suriname/
Ed Wetschler December 24, 2025 at 5:55pm

Looks like Suriname has really been making a push recently to attract more visitors: https://www.traveloffpath.com/this-small-little-known-country-in-th...
Dave Acton May 21, 2025 at 12:06pm

The Daily Express recently took a look at the country: https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/2045497/suriname-south-am...

The jungle-covered country that is beautiful but almost entirely empty

A jungle-covered country is South America's smallest by both population and size.
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 5, 2024 at 12:04pm

Here´s a very helpful Suriname bucket list from, of all things, an Indian telecom company. Weird, I know, but very much worth a look! https://www.airtel.in/blog/ir/10-unforgettable-places-to-visit-in-s...

10 Unforgettable Places to Visit in Suriname in 2024

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