Flight to Paramaribo - Suriname

Late evening, I arrived in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, and transferred to the Eco Torarica Hotel.
The flight took just over an hour, plus there was a 1-hour time difference from Guyana. The arrival formalities took a bit of time, then a transfer to the accommodation.
First impression was of a more modern country, some large shopping malls, brightly illuminated, and a good road from the airport.
Where I was staying had been transformed from a large townhouse into a hotel, located in the historic centre of Paramaribo, next to the Suriname River.
According to my guide information, the city has a slightly unusual collection of architecture. Located on the banks of the Suriname River, Paramaribo has changed hands a few times between the Dutch and the English in the early days of their involvement in the region, but was under Dutch control from 1815 until the end of colonial rule in 1975. Evidence of this heritage is seen in the city’s historic district (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), where wooden houses with elaborate and elegant facades line the streets close to the old Fort Zeelandia.
There is a unique ethnic mix here, and the population of the city is around 250,000.Read more