Garden of Palms
Palmentuin
A royal palm grove behind the Presidential Palace, with rows of tall palms offering a cool green space in the old town.
The Palmentuin lies behind the Presidential Palace on the site of the former governor's garden. It has several hundred tall royal palms, with paths and benches beneath them. Capuchin monkeys and parrots are often seen in the early morning, and it is a popular place to escape the midday heat in the old town. The park is part of the inner city of the World Heritage site and is free to enter. It is quieter at night, so it is best visited during the day.
Opening hours
Open daytime (approx. 07:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Presidential Palace of Suriname
- Independence Square
- Fort Zeelandia
- Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
- Waterkant
- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo
- Neveh Shalom Synagogue
- Mosque Keizerstraat