Suriname
Suriname, formerly Dutch Guyana, is known for its strikingly beautiful landscape, impressive colonial architecture and exciting eco-tourism destinations. The country offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, with ranges covered with lush green tropical forests that are home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna. Tourist attractions in Suriname include the 17th century capital city of Paramaribo, known for its attractive Dutch, French, Spanish and British colonial architecture; Onafhankelijksplein (Independence Square) in Paramaribo, Brownsberg Nature Park, Voltzberg Nature Park and the Central Suriname Nature Reserve (a World Heritage Site), famous for its rich and diverse wildlife and spectacular Raleigh Falls.
There are a number of direct and indirect flights to Suriname from Europe, USA and Caribbean islands. KLM offers twice-weekly flights from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Paramaribo. Ferry services connect Suriname to neighboring Guyana and French Guiana. Tourists can also cross borders from French Guiana and Guyana.