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Travel by WaterTravel by Water: Ferries are available for river transport in the capital. You should not pass up the opportunity to have a guided tour by small boat to the many nature parks and coastal reserves.

Travel by RoadTravel by Road: There is a fairly good system of paved roads with some potholes. Car rental is available at eh airport and through major hotels in Paramaribo. An International Drivers Permit is required in Surinam. Taxis are available in the towns but are not metered.

Buses have fixed routes from the capital to most outlying towns. Fares are reasonable but they can be crowded.

What Side of the Road?What Side of the Road?: Driving is on the left side of the road.

International Driving Permit: The International Driver’s Permit is required.

What is an International Driving Permit? The 1949 (IDP) is a special licence for tourists, authorised by a UN treaty among nations of the world, for the purpose of allowing motorists to drive vehicles in international traffic without further tests or applications. It is proof that the holder possesses a valid driver's licence issued by a competent authority in their country of residence.

How do I obtain one? You can obtain an application by either contacting your local Automobile Association office to pick-up or have an application mailed to you. Links to the Automobile Association sites for the following countries are provided below.

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