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Waterkant

Waterkant is a riverside stretch in Paramaribo along the Suriname River. Its low-rise façades, porches and roofs, alongside wooden and masonry buildings, form part of an urban fabric best appreciated on an unhurried walk.

Waterkant
Photo by Maarten van der Bent Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Walk at an easy pace and notice the buildings’ scale, porches and roofs.
  • Look for the mix of wooden structures and masonry buildings.
  • The stretch brings the riverfront and the centre’s everyday architecture into view.
Waterkant
Photo by David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Paramaribo
Photo by Rafaeljantz Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Waterkant

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Historic wooden houses on Waterkant beside the Suriname River in Paramaribo.

Paramaribo via Waterkant, Palmentuin and Fort Zeelandia

A day on foot through historic central Paramaribo to understand its wooden architecture, public spaces and what to check before setting out.

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Profile updated: 06/10/2026