Cupido
District of Paramaribo
in Distrikt Paramaribo, Suriname

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.866 and -55.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 51' 58" and W -55° 10' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - SRD
Spoken languages:
Dutch, English, Javanese
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 03:00 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/Paramaribo
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
10:34 am and 10:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.969 and 124.064 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Jayamakmur
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Suriname in South America

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Suriname.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Suriname. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Cupido

The district Cupido of Paramaribo in Distrikt Paramaribo is a subburb located in Suriname and is a district of the nations capital.

Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lelydorp, Nieuw Amsterdam, Onverwacht, Groningen and Brokopondo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 27% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Friday, 29th of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

WYNDHAM GARDEN PARAMARIBO

Address
2,8 mi
DOMINEESTRAAT 7-9
00000 Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Krasnapolsky

Address
3,0 mi
Dominestraat 39
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Queen's Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
Kleine Waterstraat 15
99999 Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ROYAL TORARICA

Address
3,0 mi
KLEINE WATERSTRAAT 10
00000 Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Babylon

Address
3,8 mi
Lalla Rookhweg 25
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Petite Maison

Address
3,0 mi
Waterkant 4
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holland Lodge Paramaribo

Address
2,9 mi
Mahonylaan 25
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Eco Resort Inn

Address
3,0 mi
Cornelis Jongbawstraat 16
00000 Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sheva Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
Hofstedecrull'laan 9
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Savannah Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
Anamoestraat, 9
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Salik Auto Parts Incoe Battery Spot

Published: April 04, 2014
Length: 22:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Trishul Radio & Televisie Trishul


Appartement Vakantiewoning Suriname, Paramaribo: Marthastraat B - Rental Holiday Home

Published: January 30, 2015
Length: 52:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CasaCama Huurwoningen

Meer info, foto's en reserveringen via: http://www.casacama.com/huren/zoeken/index.php?showdetails=209 Deze vakantiewoning / huurwoning aan de Marthastraat B kan voor zowel korte termijn als...


Universiteitslied AdeKUS

Published: May 23, 2011
Length: 03:04 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: misterK86

Het Universiteitslied van de Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname (inclusief ondertiteling) The Anthem of the Anton de Kom University of Suriname (including subtitles in dutch)


Caricom Airways Flight Academy Training Flight to Johan Adolf Pengel Airport

Published: March 10, 2014
Length: 38:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Caricom OCC

A lesson featuring take-off at Zorg & Hoop Airport and two landings at Johan Adolf Pengel Airport in a C172R. Paramaribo, Suriname.


091211 Fruits of Paramaribo.wmv

Published: December 22, 2009
Length: 54:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hansvankintsyt

Monica koopt fruit op de markt.


Huurwoning Suriname Vakantiewoning Paramaribo Aurorastraat Rent a House

Published: March 03, 2015
Length: 01:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CasaCama Huurwoningen

Meer info, foto's en reserveringen via: http://www.casacama.com/huren/zoeken/index.php?showdetails=337 Deze vakantiewoning / huurwoning aan de Aurorastraat, Paramaribo, Suriname kan voor ...


GUIANA DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER SURINAME 1.avi

Published: October 09, 2011
Length: 19:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jpbluecontrail

Green Heritage Fund volunteer taking pictures of Guiana dolphins in the Suriname river estuary.


Etienne's Unique Appartments Suriname

Published: March 16, 2012
Length: 50:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: euapartments

Etienne's Unique Apartments Suriname is een luxe appartementen complex aan de rand van het centrum van Paramaribo ,Suriname . Tot in de kleinste details ervaren de gasten dat wij van EU ...


Suriname take off vliegveld zorg en hoop

Published: June 14, 2009
Length: 02:22 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: 17splinter


Waarom moeilijk doen als het makkelijk kan. kijk maar eens....

Published: September 10, 2014
Length: 06:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jitzzzzz

Waarom moeilijk doen als het makkelijk kan. kijk maar eens.... youtubekanaal groningen by jitzzz filmpje van kraan / bobcat.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Fort Zeelandia (Paramaribo)

Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname, that was built by British colonists (originally called Fort Willoughby) in 1651 around a small trading post, created by the Dutch. It later returned to the Dutch as Nieuw-Amsterdam, later called New York, had been traded for Suriname with the British Empire and it was given its present name in 1667.

Located at 5.82528, -55.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1651, Forts in Suriname, Buildings and structures in Paramaribo, History of Suriname

Paramaribo District

Paramaribo is a district of Suriname, encompassing the city of Paramaribo and the surrounding area. Paramaribo district has a population of 213,840 and an area 183 km². The area was first colonised by the British in the 17th century with the construction of Fort Willoughby. This fort was later taken by the Netherlands and renamed Fort Zeelandia.

Located at 5.82361, -55.1697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Suriname, Paramaribo District

Wanica District

Wanica is a district of Suriname, in the northeast. Wanica's capital city is Lelydorp. Wanica has a population of near 76,320 and an area of 444 km². With a high population density, Wanica is one of Suriname's most populated and most urbanised districts. The district's capital, originally called Kofi Djompo, was renamed in 1905 for Dutch architect Cornelis Lely, who was responsible for many large construction projects in the Netherlands and was also governor of Suriname.

Located at 5.79667, -55.2639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Suriname, Wanica District

Anton de Kom University of Suriname

Anton de Kom University is the only university in Suriname. It is located in the capital, Paramaribo, and named for Anton de Kom, an anti-colonialist activist who was killed by the Nazis while in exile in the Netherlands.

Located at 5.81389, -55.2164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Suriname, Educational institutions established in 1983

André Kamperveen Stadion

Andre Kamperveen Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Paramaribo, Suriname. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 6,000.

Located at 5.83739, -55.1608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Suriname, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Suriname, Buildings and structures in Paramaribo

Zorg en Hoop Airport

Zorg en Hoop Airport, is an airport located in the city of Paramaribo, Suriname.

Located at 5.81147, -55.1901 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Suriname, Buildings and structures in Paramaribo

Radio10

Radio10 is a commercial radio station in Suriname.

Located at 5.83628, -55.1611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Suriname

RadioApintie

RadioApintie is a Surinamese radio station broadcasting in Paramaribo.

Located at 5.82095, -55.1698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Suriname

Mosque Keizerstraat

The Mosque Keizerstraat is the headquarters of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement for the Propagation of Islam in Paramaribo in Suriname, “Surinaamse Islamitische Vereniging” (SIV) The mosque is located in the Keizerstraat, adjacent to the Neveh Shalom Synagogue.

Located at 5.82861, -55.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ahmadiyya mosques, Mosques in Suriname, Buildings and structures in Paramaribo, Religious buildings completed in 1984

Neveh Shalom Synagogue

The Neveh Shalom Synagogue is the only synagogue of the Ashkenazi community in Suriname.

Located at 5.82833, -55.1594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Arya Dewaker

Arya Dewaker (Hindi वही आर्य देवकर) is the name of the Hindu association that built probably the biggest Hindu temple of Suriname. The temple attracts many visitors, both Hindus and non-Hindus, coming from Suriname and from all over the world. It is located in the city centre fields in Paramaribo.

Located at 5.81963, -55.1749 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hinduism, Hindu temples, Hindu temples in Suriname, Arya Samaj, Buildings and structures completed in 2001

Keizerstraat

The Keizerstraat is a long street in the center of Paramaribo, best known for its Neveh Shalom Synagogue and Mosque Keizerstraat that are adjacent to each other. This proximity is often perceived to symbolize the peaceful coexistence of religious communities in Suriname.

Located at 5.82833, -55.1594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Judeo-Islamic topics, Paramaribo

Flora, Suriname

Flora is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 15,346.

Located at 5.8, -55.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated places in Paramaribo District

Livorno, Suriname

Livorno is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 8,386.

Located at 5.78333, -55.1833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated places in Paramaribo District

Welgelegen, Paramaribo District

Welgelegen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 23,709.

Located at 5.84, -55.2203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated places in Paramaribo District

Tammenga

Tammenga is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 14,313.

Located at 5.83333, -55.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated places in Paramaribo District

Kwatta

Kwatta is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2004 census was 10,091.

Located at 5.82889, -55.2536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated places in Wanica District

Saramacca Polder

Saramacca Polder is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2004 census was 7,789.

Located at 5.82891, -55.2537 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated places in Wanica District

Koewarasan

Koewarasan is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2004 census was 16,161.

Located at 5.7775, -55.2808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated places in Wanica District

Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge

The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge, also called Suriname bridge, is a bridge over the Suriname river between the capital city Paramaribo and Meerzorg in the Commewijne District. The bridge is part of the East-West Link, and is named after former president Jules Wijdenbosch. Constructed by Dutch constructor Ballast-Nedam, the bridge has two lanes, is 1504 metres long, and was opened on 20 May 2000. {{#invoke: Gallery | gallery}}

Located at 5.80556, -55.1625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Suriname

Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral

The Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral is a wooden Roman Catholic cathedral located in the center of the capital city of Paramaribo, Suriname. It is the biggest wooden structure in the Western Hemisphere, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paramaribo. Initially built as a Jewish theatre it was turned into a church in 1826. But as the years passed the church became too small for the growing number of catholics and therefore in 1882 the decision was made to built the cathedral.

Located at 5.82867, -55.1541 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1901, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Churches in Suriname, Buildings and structures in Paramaribo

Surinaams Museum

The Surinaams Museum is a museum located at Abraham Crijnssenweg 1 in Fort Zeelandia, Suriname.

Located at 5.8252, -55.1499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Suriname

Gouvernementsgebouw

The Gouvernementsgebouw is the presidential palace of Suriname, located in the capital of Paramaribo. It is located across from The Independence Square (Onafhankelijkheidsplein), which also houses the The National Assembly of Suriname, The Congress building, The Court of Justice, and the Ministry of Finance. It is one of the most prolific and best maintained examples of Dutch colonial architecture in Suriname and is part of the UNESCO world Heritage site of the Paramaribo inner-city.

Located at 5.82681, -55.1512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Suriname, Government of Suriname, Paramaribo, Presidential palaces, Spanish Colonial architecture

Onafhankelijkheidsplein

The Onafhankelijkheidsplein (English: Independence Square) is a town square in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The square is situated in the historical inner city, near the Suriname River and the presidential palace. Before the independence of Suriname from the Netherlands in 1975, it was also called the Oranjeplein (Orange Square) and the Gouvernementsplein (Gouvernment Square).

Located at 5.82623, -55.1515 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Suriname

Surinaamse Brouwerij

Surinaamse Brouwerij is the primary beer producer in Suriname, South America. The brewery produces Parbo Bier and Parbo Power Stout.

Located at 5.80333, -55.1814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beer and breweries in Suriname, Companies established in 1954