Let's be honest! Studying abroad comes in handy with a good shopping culture! Everyone wants to get time to explore markets and pick a few goodies to add to the cart list! Shopaholics welcome to Suriname, the land of beauty and charming crafts!
This is where your shopping impulse is put to the test. With numerous shopping malls, stalls, shops, and supermarkets Suriname will certainly take thy breath away!
The country is not exactly a shopping mecca but there are a few products which are worth purchasing. Most markets sell items which would make awesome souvenirs and mementos to take back home.
Such products comprise of handicrafts like hand carved crockery, traditional weapons like bows and arrows, gold and silver jewelry and Javanese bamboo and batik products. There are also many perfumeries in the larger cities that provide a customized perfume service.
There are a few places in Suriname which are particularly well-known for their shopping potential. Most of these areas are, unsurprisingly, situated in the capital city Paramaribo.
These areas include Steenbakkerijstraat and Domineestraat, where travelers can find the best knock-off clothing and name brands along with very useful knickknacks that may come in handy for visits.
Central Market is also very popular with both locals and foreigners. The market is less of a store and more of a collection of stalls selling everything under the sun.
Central Market is the largest indoor market in the Caribbean and certainly worth a visit. Whether patrons are looking for fruits and vegetables or cigarettes and domesticated animals, they’re sure to find what they are in search of.
For travelers who are looking for something a little more refined, there are a few shopping malls which have recently been established in the country. Maretraite Mall in Paramaribo is open daily including on weekends and holidays.
Here travelers will find everything from designer clothing stores to big food corners. Most visitors go to the malls just to enjoy the air conditioning and get a reprieve from the high temperatures and humidity.
"I enjoy shopping and I found it affordable but some of the clothes are definitely not of the highest quality." - Hassan from Turkey
