What are some survival items needed on a trip to Suriname?

1. How safe is it to travel to Suriname?
2. Should I go to Suriname?
3. How safe is Paramaribo?
4. Do you have to quarantine in Suriname?
5. Is Suriname cheap?
6. Is French Guiana safe?
7. Is Suriname a nice country?
8. What do you wear in 30A?
9. What should I pack for a 5 day trip?

How safe is it to travel to Suriname?

Suriname is, mainly, a safe place to travel to. Most of the tourists traveling here have no problems or other extraordinary events; however, you should be on your toes at all times, because armed robbery, violent crime, and burglary often occur in Suriname.

Should I go to Suriname?

Do not travel to Suriname due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State's COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Suriname due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.

How safe is Paramaribo?

Crime. Burglary, armed robbery and violent crime occur in Paramaribo and surrounding areas. Pick pocketing and robbery are increasingly common in the major business and shopping districts in the capital. You should avoid wearing expensive jewellery or displaying large amounts of money in public.

Do you have to quarantine in Suriname?

Quarantine Information:

Unvaccinated travelers who receive approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to travel to Suriname are required to quarantine for 7 days upon arrival in Suriname at their own expense in a hotel recommended by the Health Authorities.

Is Suriname cheap?

Suriname's cost of living is 70 percent cheaper than in the United States. People in Suriname pay 3.3 percent less for groceries, 58.6 percent less for entertainment and sports, and 82.7 percent less for housing. ... Suriname also has high inflation rates, with 55.5 percent inflation in 2016 and 22.3 percent in 2017.

Is French Guiana safe?

Crime levels are low, but serious crime does occur in French Guiana. Avoid isolated areas including beaches, particularly after dark. Do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery with you. Leave valuables and travel documents in safety deposit boxes and hotel safes.

Is Suriname a nice country?

Suriname enjoys a relatively high standard of living, with quite modern and reliable facilities and services. Most of the population resides in the developed north of the country and Suriname has a diverse, vibrating culture.

What do you wear in 30A?

Here on 30A, locals and tourists alike prefer comfy beachwear and casual clothing. Even many of the expensive, nice restaurants are casual fine-dining so no need to break out the long dresses and bowties. A nice outfit, button down or simple dress is more than sufficient. Keep it light and breezy!

What should I pack for a 5 day trip?

You should probably bring bug spray, sunscreen, a bathing suit, shirt and shorts (a couple of sets), socks, sneakers, flip flops, maybe a set of nice clothes that you will look cleaned up in, hair brush, medicine, electronics chargers if there will be power, towels, toothbrush and paste, a book, and a water bottle.