Climate and clothing: Paramaribo and the littoral are warm and humid all year. Lightweight, wash and wear clothing is recommended.

Customs: A visa is required for US citizens. Tourists may be asked to show onward tickets, necessary travel documents, or sufficient funds for their stay.

All foreign exchange being carried must be declared on arrival and departure, except for diplomats assigned to the post. Each adult nonresident of Suriname must exchange US $280 at the port of entry in Suriname. Children under 12 must exchange US $140. Those who intend to remain only briefly may be allowed to exchange US $23 for each day they will be in Suriname.

Health: Medical services are adequate for most purposes, although some essential medicines are no longer readily available. Malaria and other tropical diseases are endemic but occur more frequently outside the capital. Paramaribo's tapwater is potable.

Telecommunications: Domestic and international telephone and telegraph connections are fair but expensive. Paramaribo is two hours ahead of eastern standard time.

Transportation: Overland travel is restricted because there are few roads and bridges, and large parts of the country outside the littoral are accessible only by light plane and canoe. Several flights a week connect Paramaribo with other Caribbean and Latin American centers. There are four weekly flights to Amsterdam during peak vacation periods and two weekly flights otherwise. Paramaribo has bus and taxi services.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, October 1984.