AllTrippers
AllTrippers
Located on the northeast coast of South America, French Guiana is a unique place where biodiversity and cultural diversity meet. With a rich history marked by French influences and an exceptional natural environment including vast tropical forests, French Guiana is a fascinating destination for nature and history enthusiasts. Travelers can discover a unique cuisine mixing Creole, Amerindian, and Western flavors.
The city of Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, is known for its lively market and colorful colonial houses. In Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, you can learn more about the penal history of French Guiana through the famous transportation camp. The city of Kourou is famous for its Guiana Space Center from which many rockets and satellites are launched, offering an unforgettable experience for technology and space enthusiasts.
French Guiana offers much more than what its main cities highlight. Whether you are attracted by exploration of the vast mangroves or excursions to Amerindian villages, there is always something extraordinary to discover in this little-known region. So why not set out to discover these hidden treasures of French Guiana?