Can you feel safe in Surinam they answer is yes as a internship or tourist you can feel yourself perfectly safe. You have to oblige to some rules not much different then the one you are used to in your own country.

  • It is not wise during the night to go in to the the back streets of Paramaribo
  • To carry large sums of money or jewellery.
  • Don’t pay attention to offers done on the street.
  • Paramaribo is a city with over 300,000 people, so like any other big city in the world there are individuals who are not obeying the law.
  • If you are in the city during the holidays or in the festivities then you have to pay attention to pickpockets.
  • When you travel outside Paramaribo, it is wise not to do it on your own. The best thing to do is to go to a travel agent who can provide you with the information you need.

There are plenty of wanderers in Paramaribo first they will usually ask you for something to eat, if there is no response they will ask you for a coin (SRD). We you give them nothing and clearly say no, you can ignore the wanderer but the effect is usually they opposite, look at him and tell him that will not give him any coin. If the wanderer becomes aggressive (which is uncommon), then make it clear to him that you will call the police most of the times this is enough. Do not be tempted to a discussion it is useless. How sad the situation of these people, giving money or other resources will not improve it, this is a task of the Surinamese government and not yours. Some wanderers also regulate the parking of vehicles is up to you want the to thank him for his help. Would you reward him don’t give him more than 1 SRD.

When you run in to a mugger and he is armed give him what he wants it can be replaced bud your live can’t be replaced.