South America
Suriname
Rainforest, rivers, a wooden UNESCO capital and many cultures. Fa waka, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 07:48
- Currency
- SRD
- Calling code
- +597
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Languages spoken
- Dutch
Health & vaccines
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from a country at risk: check the official rules.
- See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave: some vaccines are often recommended.
- Malaria exists in some areas: ask a travel clinic about prevention.
- Dengue is present: use mosquito repellent, day and night.
- Tap water is safe in Paramaribo; elsewhere, drink bottled water.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.
Chikungunya outbreaks
Heads-upmosquito protection advised
Active chikungunya outbreaks have been reported in parts of Mauritius, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, French Guiana, Seychelles, Suriname and Bolivia. Use mosquito repellent day and night, wear long sleeves if you can, and check the official source below before you travel.
Source : CDC Travel Health Notices CDC — Areas at Risk for Chikungunya
See a doctor or an international vaccination centre 4 to 6 weeks before you leave.
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