Modes of Transportation in Suriname

Suriname's rivers and streams are significant avenues of transportation. Some rivers are navigable by ocean freighters for 100 miles inland. Hundreds of miles of smaller rivers are navigable by smaller boats and barges, which are used widely for moving people and freight. The boats of the Amerindians and Bush Negroes are vital to them.

Luchtvaart Maatschappij NV (SLM) offers flights between chief occupied areas. The only practical means of reaching some interior areas is by small plane, using the recently built "grasshopper" airstrips. Chartered flights to these small fields are very expensive. Zanderij International Airport, south of Paramaribo, can contain large jets. Zanderij is served by KLM, ALM, SLM, Guyana Airways, and Brazil's Cruzeiro do Sul, which connect the country with the U.S., Europe, and major South American cities. A small airfield on the edge of the city is limited to twin-engine propeller craft.

Suriname has no passenger rail transportation. River transport is one way to visit the interior and some coastal areas.

Buses serve Paramaribo, but service is erratic and the buses are hot and usually crowded during rush hours. Motorbikes, motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles are important local means of transportation. Traffic is hazardous, especially for riders of two-wheeled vehicles. Paramaribo has several taxi companies. Cabs are hard to find, but it is possible to phone for service.

Private cars are the best means of transportation in Paramaribo, particularly small vehicles, as some streets are narrow, and good maneuverability is necessary in traffic. Cars are not used very often for trips outside the city. Traffic moves on the left (although cars for right-hand traffic are numerous), and visitors are cautioned to be careful when crossing streets, as it is easy to forget which way traffic is coming. The bicycle and motorbike paths can be hazardous, too, as the latter have the right-of-way. Many Suriname people opt to buy used cars from Japan. Japanese used car are cheaper and have very good build quality that can last for years. Also, the Japanese sell of their merely used cars after few years because of the government rules. If you are looking to import cars from Japan to Suriname, I suggest you to visit Japanese used car exporters Autoworld International. They have a wide range of Japanese used cars for sale in Suriname; they will also help you get an auction car according to your wish. Auto world Japan has been in this field for over 20 years exporting cars and satisfying customers across the globe. Go ahead and visit us at http://autoworldjapan.com/