8 days in Paramaribo District Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Paramaribo: Peperpot Nature Park (in Meerzorg), Fort Nieuw Amsterdam (in Nieuw Amsterdam) and Neotropical Butterfly Park (in Lelydorp). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Peter and Paul Basilica, steep yourself in history at Fort Zeelandia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Arya Dewaker Hindu Temple, and make a trip to Neveh Shalom Jewish Synagogue.

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Cayenne, French Guiana to Paramaribo is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.