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Commissariaat Para
Para district-centre branch
District administration office for Para. Appropriate for local-government information and administrative enquiries. Address / area: Dahlbergstraat 1, Onverwacht
Local rules
Respect office hours. Present valid identification when requested. Follow queue and appointment systems. Photography may require permission. Official documents must be submitted in original form where required. Government staff may refuse incomplete applications. Offensive behavior toward public officials can result in removal.
Nearest help
Police Station (Primary Emergency Support): Politie Gewest Para Location: Onverwacht, Para District Emergency: 115 National Police: 112 Provides: Law enforcement Traffic incidents Criminal complaints Emergency response Medical Assistance: RGD Polikliniek Onverwacht Nearest commonly used government health facility serving residents and visitors in Onverwacht. Services: General medical care First aid Consultations Referrals Fire Service: Brandweer Para Emergency fire services for: Structural fires Rescue operations Hazardous incidents
Last verified 2026-09-16 · version 2
Confirm the exact meeting point with your operator.
- Coordinates
- 5.592353, -55.19326
- Contact
- +597 352 090
Save essential contacts before departure. Agree who checks your arrival and how to communicate if mobile reception is lost.
Safety protocols to read before you travel
A01Guided activitiesUse a guide who knows the route and explains the safety arrangements.
Choose a guide through an established operator and ask about route experience, training, equipment and emergency arrangements. Follow the safety briefing, stay with the group and do not undertake an unfamiliar activity alone. Stop when conditions become unsafe.
Version 1 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source SCSD project Revised Deliverable 2 and Workshop 1 protocol guidance
A02Jungle excursionsStay on known trails, share the route and carry essential supplies.
Stay on marked or known trails, tell someone the intended route and carry water, communications and a basic first-aid kit. Avoid excursions during severe weather.
Version 2 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source Rev. - DELIVERABLE 2 REPORT - Tourism Awareness&Saferty SCSD project.docx, section 3.3; draft pending TCT/PIU approval
A03Water recreation and river hazardsCheck physical hazards and fresh-water health risks before an activity.
Ask the guide about currents, rocks, water levels and safe access before any water activity. Wear suitable flotation equipment for boating. Do not dive into unfamiliar water or enter rapids to swim or bathe, and keep children under close supervision. CDC advises avoiding swimming in unchlorinated rivers, lakes and ponds in Suriname because fresh water can carry infections. A locally designated swimming spot does not establish water quality.
Version 1 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source SCSD project Revised Deliverable 2 and Workshop 1 protocol guidance; https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/suriname
A04Wildlife awarenessDo not approach or feed wildlife; report dangerous sightings.
Do not approach or feed wildlife and do not handle unknown plants or animals. Keep a safe distance and report dangerous wildlife sightings to the guide or responsible local contact.
Version 1 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source Rev. - DELIVERABLE 2 REPORT - Tourism Awareness&Saferty SCSD project.docx, section 3.3; draft pending TCT/PIU approval