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Nieuw Amsterdam 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Nieuw Amsterdam grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Mosque Keizerstraat · Temples & religious sites·Heritage & monuments

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  1. Morning
    Mosque Keizerstraat

    Temples & religious sites

    A mosque on Keizerstraat in Paramaribo, Suriname, which also serves as the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Movement. Standing side by side with a synagogue next door, it creates a unique sight.

  2. After lunch
    Grote Stadskerk

    Temples & religious sites · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    A chapel belonging to the Moravian Church of Suriname, located in the historic district of Paramaribo. As the oldest and largest Moravian church in Suriname, the building itself is a designated monument.

  3. Afternoon
    Kwakoe

    Heritage & monuments · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    A statue in Paramaribo created by sculptor Jozef Klas to commemorate the abolition of slavery. It's a fitting place to pause and reflect on Suriname's history.

  4. Evening
    Reformed Church

    Temples & religious sites · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    Affiliated with the Reformed Church of Suriname, this church served as the state church until independence in 1975. Its towerless, octagonal structure is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a look at truly unique architecture.

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DAY 2

Around Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral · Temples & religious sites·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral

    Temples & religious sites

    A wooden Roman Catholic cathedral and one of Suriname's iconic religious landmarks. Located right in the heart of downtown, it's a place travelers naturally come across along the way.

  2. After lunch
    Independence Plaza

    Parks & gardens · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    A square in Paramaribo's old town near the Suriname River, close to the Presidential Palace. It's a pleasant place to pause during a stroll through downtown.

  3. Afternoon
    Garden of Palms

    Parks & gardens · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    A palm garden located behind the Presidential Palace in Paramaribo, home to towering royal palms, tropical birds, and troops of capuchin monkeys. It's a great spot to enjoy exotic nature right in the heart of the city.

  4. Evening
    Centrum

    Shopping & districts · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    This historic district of Paramaribo, Suriname, is lined with streets and buildings that retain their old character. With 291 listed structures, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.

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DAY 3

Around Suriname River · Nature·Zoos & aquariums

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  1. Morning
    Suriname River

    Nature

    This 480-kilometer river rises in the Guiana Highlands and flows across Suriname. It passes through the Brokopondo Reservoir and several regions, including New Amsterdam.

  2. After lunch
    Paramaribo Zoo

    Zoos & aquariums · 8.7 km from the previous stop

    The only zoo in Paramaribo, Suriname, opened in 1972. It's located next to Cultuurtuin in the Rainville area, making it easy to visit both together.

  3. Afternoon
    Commewijne River

    Nature · 10.3 km from the previous stop

    A river flowing near Nieuw Amsterdam in northern Suriname, offering peaceful riverside scenery. It's a great spot to relax and unwind in nature.

  4. Evening
    Sint Alfonsuskerk, Paramaribo

    Temples & religious sites · 12.2 km from the previous stop

    A Roman Catholic church in downtown Paramaribo, notable for its modest yet tidy wooden architecture. Named after Saint Alphonsus, it offers a close look at the faith life of the local congregation.

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Around Mosque Keizerstraat, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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