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What is there to do in French Guiana? And what are the must-see places?

Discover Amazonia, its animals, plants, and rivers-including the Maroni, Oyapock, Mana, and Approuague-and the people who live there (Amerindians and ...

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What is there to do in French Guiana? And what are the must-see places?: Discover Amazonia, its animals, plants, and rivers-including the Maroni, Oyapock, Mana, and Approuague-and the people who live there (Amerindians and Maroons), and enjoy hiking, boat trips, and other exciting activities.
See the Kaw Swamps and the beaches with protected habitats.
Visit Cayenne’s museums and its market, the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou (watch an Ariane rocket launch), and the remains of the prisons on Îles du Salut and in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.
Go fishing on the river or at sea.
Experience Carnival.
Meet all the communities that make up this territory’s cultural wealth.

What is the best season to visit?: Between July and March, the rainy season (actually, alternating periods of rain and sun)

What are the health risks?: French Guiana is a French département that meets all French and European standards. It has a modern network of healthcare facilities and health professionals.
One single vaccination is mandatory: yellow fever.
It is valid for 10 years, completely painless, has no major contraindications, and does not lead to any adverse reactions.
The risk of malaria risks varies throughout French Guiana; a preventative medical treatment is only prescribed for trips to areas where the disease is endemic.

Can I bring my children to French Guiana ?: Yes, of course you can; adjust your activities to suit their age. Everything is possible.

Can I visit the forest safely?: Yes, and there are even marked trails. If you want to go off trail, it is advisable to have a guide. You don’t want to get lost or miss anything that only an experienced guide would know. A golden rule: only touch with your eyes!

Are cash machines easy to find?: Yes, on the coastal strip and in the towns. For tours, make sure you have enough cash. Credit cards work better than checks.

What currency do I pay in?: The euro.

Are there accessible beaches in French Guiana?: Yes, the beaches are of golden sand, and the water is warm (26° C - 79° F), even if, because the Amazon is so close, the skies are overcast near the coast.

What’s the welcome like for French citizens?: Hotels (up to 3 stars, with pools, tennis courts, and other amenities), all levels of B&Bs and guest lodges (such as carbets, the traditional Guianese dwellings), rural gîtes and Gîtes de France-certified gîtes, and tourist apartments. In the forest and along the rivers, the most common type of sleeping arrangements proposed is the hammock (traditional in Amazonia).

What types of accommodations are available in French Guiana?: Hôtels (jusqu’à 3 étoiles avec piscine, tennis….), chambres et carbets (l’habitat traditionnel de la Guyane) d’hôtes de tous niveaux, gîtes ruraux et de séjour (labellisés Gîtes de France), meublés de tourisme. En forêt ou le long des fleuves, le couchage est le plus souvent proposé en hamac (traditionnel en Amazonie).

Should I rent a car?: It’s a good way to visit the coastal strip. To visit the space center, you must go by boat or plane.

What language is spoken?: French is spoken everywhere. Guianese Creole is the common language linking the communities that continue to speak their own languages (Taki-taki, Galibi, and others).
English is also spoken.

And mosquitoes, spiders, snakes? Oh my!: Mosquitoes are rare in the forest and along the rivers. The only risk of being bothered by them is during the evening “flight period” in certain places. In any case, a wide range of mosquito repellants is available in pharmacies.
As for spiders, tarantulas, and snakes, you’ll have trouble finding them without a guide!

Can I visit the Guiana Space Centre? And see a launch?: Yes, and it’s free. There are ½-day guided tours of the Guiana Space Centre. To watch a launch-on site-you need to send in a written request and, of course, be in French Guiana when there’s a launch (about once a month).

Where can I meet Amerindian people in French Guiana?: The Amerindians don’t just live in the middle of the forest. Certain tribes live on the coastal strip. So you can easily visit them and buy their craftwork (necklaces and other jewelry, baskets, and other items).

What are French Guiana’s special dishes?: There are as many specialties as there are communities. And the mixture of them all means a cuisine of fish and game (smoked and fried) and seafood, such as Guiana’s giant shrimp. Local rice, red beans, or couac (a sort of semolina, more or less fine, made from roasted manioc) usually accompany these dishes. And there are lots of tropical fruit. Watch out for the pepper in the Creole cuisine!