Central Market
Centrale Markt
A large indoor market beside the riverfront, where you can find tropical fruit, spices, Maroon herbal remedies and crafts.
The Central Market lies at the western end of the waterfront. Its two-storey building has fish, meat and tropical fruit and vegetables on the ground floor, and clothing and household goods upstairs. At the back is a Maroon herb stall stocked with barks, herbs and traditional remedies. It is a great place to see Suriname's multiethnic daily life. The market is busiest from 7 to 11 a.m., and you can try freshly squeezed juice and local snacks. It gets crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings, and ask for permission before photographing people.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 06:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Neveh Shalom Synagogue
- Mosque Keizerstraat
- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
- Waterkant
- Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Independence Square
- Presidential Palace of Suriname
- Fort Zeelandia