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

  • It is not wise when you go in to the back streets of Paramaribo to carry large sums of money or jewelry
  • Don’t walk alone in the back streets of Paramaribo during the night.
  • Don’t pay attention to offers done on the street
  • Paramaribo is a city with over 300,000 residents, so like any other big city in the world there are individuals in Paramaribo who are not obeying the law.
  • If you are in the city during the holidays 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 vagrants in Paramaribo first they will ask you for something to eat, if there is no response they will ask you for a coin (SRD). The advice is not to give them anything and clearly say no, You can ignore the wanderer but the effect is usually counterproductive, look at him and tell him that will not give him any coin. If the vagabond becomes aggressive (which is uncommon), tell him that you will call the police most of the times this is enough.

How sad the situation of these people, giving money or other resources will not improve their position, this is a task of the Surinamese government and not yours. Some also regulate the parking of vehicles it is up to you whether you want the to thank him for his help. When you rewarded him don’t give him more than 1 SRD.

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