French Guiana is located on the Guiana shield in northeastern of South America.

Capital:
Cayenne

Airports:
Félix Eboué International Airport

Climate:
French Guiana has a tropical climate. The average temperature is 28 degrees Celcius and the humidity lies between 80-95%.

Nature:
French Guiana is covered with tropical rain forest. A great diversity in flora and fauna can be found.

Culture:
Because of the history of the three Guianas, the three countries (Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana) have different ethnic groups, each with their own culture.

French Guiana is an overseas department of France. Here you can find Indian, African, indigenous, and French cultures.

Religion:
The dominant religion of French Guiana is Roman Catholicism

Must see places

Cayenne
Cayenne is the capital city of French Guiana with lots of colonial architectures and places such as Place des Palmistes, Museum, the panoramic view from the 115 ft high Fort Cépérou, St Sauveur cathedral

Saint Laurent du Maroni
St. Laurent du Maroni is a transportation camp near the Marowijne river, the border with Suriname. It was the main penal colony, where criminals and political prisoners from France were imprisoned. One of them was the famous Papillon.

Kourou Space Center and Space Museum
The Arianespace center and space museum in Kourou is a 700-sq. km large international space center. The launch site as well as the space museum can be visited during a tour.

Kourou Devil’s Island
Devil’s Island (Île du Diable) was a French penal colony that operated for 100 years (1852 till 1952) from where the famous prisoner “Papillon” successfully escaped. Îles du Salut is a group of island in the Atlantic Ocean:  Île Royale island, Saint Joseph island and Devil’s island. Only 2 islands can be visited by a catamaran. Devil’s Island is not allowed to enter.

Language:
French Guyana – French is the official language and patois the local language.

French Guiana is the only French speaking country of South America

Electricity and mobile network:
French Guyana has 220V/60Hz electricity and European outlets.
In the interior, people usually use generators that work during certain hours of the day or solar energy.
There is an excellent mobile phone network.

Currency and credit cards:
The national currency of French Guyana is Euro. Credit cards such as Carte Bleue, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Diners Club are also accepted.

Vaccinations:
To enter French Guiana you need to be fully vaccinated (atleast 2 shots). Antigen test is still needed.

Yellow fever vaccination is a must.

These vaccination cards you need to have with you when traveling (digital or hard copy)

Vaccinations against DTP and hepatitis A are recommended.

Vaccination against hepatitis B is recommended with stays for over three months.

Malaria medication is not needed on most of our tours.

Visa requirements:

Each country has their own visa requirements. For detailed information about visa requirements visit the following website:
French Guiana – https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/getting-a-visa/article/general-information-for-foreign

Safety:
Because of the way French Guiana is positioned, it is shielded from large natural disasters, like hurricanes.

Crime levels are low, but serious crime does occur. Avoid isolated areas, particularly after dark. Do not carry large amounts of money and expensive jewelry …

The tap water is up to standard and clean enough for you to drink.

Emergency numbers

National Holidays