Saint-Laurent du Maroni Transportation

OK, there are 2 main points of exit to get to Suriname and one much quieter (and a lot more official) exit.

The main problem is, being surrounded by boatmen vying for your trade, having your bags pulled at and grabbed and being jostled by a million people for your business, such is life..
The exit by the port (closest the town) is like this most of the time, pain in the arse, however, if you take a walk further down the town (it is quite a bit further), you come to the 'Douanes' (customs) compound, the OFFICIAL exit point for St Laurent, where you get your passport stamped etc

NB getting your passport stamped isn't mandatory whilst leaving or returning, but if you make several trips into Suriname and you don't have your passport stamped with an FG stamp, the customs in Suriname will take note and disapprove, and it IS mandatory to get your passport stamped when entering Suriname. Also the exit point by the customs compound is A LOT quieter (duh) and therefore preferred.

The 2nd main exit point is in the village just outside of St Laurent, this is generally used by the locals and there is a lot less hustle and bustle here, but you aren't near town, its a good 20-25 minute walk to get to a taxi.

Top Tip, go via customs, do everything officially so you don't risk getting in the Poo in Suriname and its a lot nicer to get a boat from and too as well.

TOP TOP TIP, get your pirogue man to phone ahead and get you a taxi man whilst you are still in the boat on the river, when you get to the other side, people will start calling for you to go with them but your pirogue guy will tell them that you're already taken and they'll leave you alone, plus you'll have your cab squared away.
Prices 60 euros for a special cab i.e. you alone, up to 4 people.
5-10 euros for a minibus, lots of other people you may wait a long time and trip takes a while depending on how many stops they make
15 euros per person for a taxi, you will wait till its full but can be quicker than a minibus.