{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/suriname/paramaribo","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T16:45:37.407Z","place":{"city":"Paramaribo","country":"Suriname","countryCode":"SR","lat":5.86638,"lon":-55.16682},"safety":{"score":64,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":63,"confidence":0.75,"caps":[],"databaseScore":63,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Generally safe","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling generally safe during daylight but uneasy after dark, especially in peripheral districts, with most visits trouble free when normal precautions are taken.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":56,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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in Suriname","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/chikungunya-suriname"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Suriname, Brazil","distanceKm":452},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Brazil","distanceKm":482}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Paramaribo is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, with petty crime being the main concern.","summary":"Paramaribo presents moderate safety challenges, primarily petty theft in business districts and shopping areas, while violent crime against tourists remains relatively low. The UNESCO historic center is generally safe during daylight, but nighttime vigilance is advised, especially in peripheral areas like Palm Garden. Government advisories from the US, UK, and Canada all recommend exercising normal precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated areas such as Palm Garden after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in business districts, shopping areas, and near popular hotels"},"safeAreas":["Waterkant","Rainville","Noord","Zorg en Hoop"],"avoidAreas":["Palm Garden (Palmentuin) - avoid after dark due to drug trade and mugging risk"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging","Jungle tour operator fraud","Currency exchange traps"],"zones":[{"name":"Waterkant","level":"safe","note":"Historic UNESCO center, well-lit and patrolled during day; safe for tourists with normal precautions."},{"name":"Rainville","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential area popular with expats; low crime, good lighting, and police presence."},{"name":"Noord","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential zone with low incident reports; suitable for stays with standard vigilance."},{"name":"Palm Garden (Palmentuin)","level":"avoid","note":"Well-known crime site after dark; frequent drug trade and muggings reported by multiple sources."},{"name":"Central Market area","level":"caution","note":"High pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowds; keep valuables secure during daylight visits."},{"name":"Kwatta","level":"caution","note":"Peripheral neighborhood with sporadic theft reports; avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"Flora","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use area with increased petty crime after dark; use registered transport at night."},{"name":"Zorg en Hoop","level":"safe","note":"Established residential district with stable safety profile; low tourist-targeted crime."}]}}