Suriname

Suriname is a tiny, unique country with a big personality! As the smallest independent country in South America and the only Dutch-speaking one, Suriname has a fascinating history and culture. Paramaribo, the capital, shows Dutch colonial architecture alongside African, Indian, Chinese, and Caribbean influences, creating a truly multicultural city.

Suriname is mostly covered by pristine Amazon rainforest, making it one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. You can travel by boat through jungle rivers, spotting pink river dolphins, giant otters, jaguars, and incredible bird species. Indigenous peoples - Arawak, Carib, and others - still live in the rainforest in traditional ways.

The country's people include descendants of African slaves, indentured laborers from India and China, indigenous peoples, and Europeans - all living together in a multicultural society. This diversity makes Suriname special and welcoming. With its rainforest adventures, colonial charm, and multicultural warmth, Suriname is an undiscovered gem of South America.