Suriname - Profile
Facts
- Suriname has a flat coast, where most of the population live. Uplands rise up from the coastal plain and contain mineral reserves, while the coast is indented with six rivers. Some of the wide rivers are navigable for a considerable distance inland. See Publications page for a very useful cruising pilot.
- The Suriname River is the place to enter the country as both Paramaribo (the capital) and Domburg lie on this river.
- Travel in the the country is generally trouble-free, and exploring the unspoiled interior is a major reason for visiting this friendly country.
- Tourism is well developed in Suriname, and Domburg has become quite a haven for yachts waiting out the hurricane season. Facilities and services for yachts in Domburg have improved greatly in recent years.
- Suriname is a worthwhile place to stop when en route to the Caribbean from either Europe or Brazil.
Security
The Caribbean Safety and Security Net (safetyandsecuritynet@gmail.com) gather information by anchorage or by island, so sailors can plan their cruising in the Caribbean with an eye to appropriate behaviour and precautions wherever they decide to go. Should you have information about a security incident, as well as contacting Noonsite please also forward details to the Caribbean Safety and Security Net, as theirs is the most comprehensive source of Caribbean security incidents against sailors on the net. Please be sure to include boat name, date of incident and anchorage/port where the incident took place.
Weather
The climate is tropical and humid, but not too hot due to the NE trade winds. Coastal temperatures are around 75-88°F (23-31°C). The rainy seasons are November to February and April to August.
For links to free global weather information, forecast services and extreme weather information see the Noonsite Weather Page.
Main Ports
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