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Evening

Kwakoe at Sunset

Catch the last light on the statue, then follow the locals for dinner and a nightcap.

Best time: sunsetAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 18:29

    De Waag

    Pick up a glass of wine at De Waag. It is an upscale spot on the waterkant with a decent selection, perfect for a pre-sunset wind-down.

  2. 18:39

    Kwakoe

    Walk to Kwakoe. Stand in front of the statue commemorating the abolition of slavery as the sun sets toward the WSW, casting the final golden light on the monument.

  3. 19:14

    JiJi's

    Dinner at JiJi's. This upscale restaurant at the waterkant offers a nice view over the river, letting you enjoy the evening ambiance after the sun has gone down.

  4. 19:59

    Centrale Markt

    End the night at Centrale Markt. Wander the two floors of this historic central market building on the Waterkant, where the ground floor sells fresh produce and the atmosphere stays lively late into the night.

Local tip

De Waag is upscale and quiet, making it a calm start before the busy dinner rush at JiJi's.

Check before you go

  • De Waag has no listed opening hours, so check if it is open for evening service.
  • JiJi's is an upscale venue; dress appropriately.
  • Centrale Markt is open late, but individual stalls may close earlier than the building hours.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Paramaribo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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