Suriname Info
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 Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 6:25 am Post subject: GETTING AROUND IN SURINAME / SURINAME TRANSPORTATION GUIDE |
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GETTING AROUND IN SURINAME
Note: It is advisable to check the weather conditions before setting out for the interior, as heavy rains can cause delays.
AIR
Domestic flights to towns in the interior are operated from Paramaribo (Zorg en Hoop airfield) by Surinam Airways (PY). They also provide services from Paramaribo to the Nieuw Nickerie district, and maintain a charter service.
SEA/ RIVER
To visit the interior and some coastal areas, river transport is the least expensive and often most efficient option.
RAIL
There are currently no services in operation.
Road
Traffic drives on the left. There is a reasonable, largely paved, road network with some potholes. Drivers using their own cars should make sure they carry a full set of spares.
Bus: There are services from the capital to most villages, with fixed routes at low prices. Buses tend to be very crowded and chaotic with loud music.
Taxi: These are not metered, prices should be agreed before departure and tipping is not necessary. They can be hard to find after 2200 and on Sundays or holidays.
Car hire: Available at the airport and in Paramaribo through main hotels. Documentation: International Driving Permit required. |
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