Nature areas and historical sites in French Guiana

This wetland reserve hosts numerous water birds, caimans and a large variety of amphibians.

The creek flows through rainforest and offers swimming spots among tropical plants.

The forest path crosses through Amazonian forest to a viewpoint overlooking the valley.

The archipelago contains historical prison buildings and provides habitat for monkeys and turtles.

A protected area of 2450 hectares of tropical rainforest where 214 bird species and 62 mammal species live.

A four kilometer sandy beach where leatherback turtles nest between March and July.

Remains of a 17th century sugar plantation with walls, aqueduct and manor house.

Pre-Columbian rock art with geometric patterns and animal representations from 500 years ago.

This river waterfall forms multiple cascading pools surrounded by rainforest vegetation. Visitors can access the site through hiking trails.

This former prison facility operated from 1852 to 1953. The buildings now house exhibits about the penal colony history of French Guiana.

These stone carvings date from pre-Columbian times and display geometric patterns and animal figures created by indigenous populations.

This forested hill hosts red howler monkeys and squirrel monkeys. Marked paths allow visitors to observe the primates in their natural environment.

The protected area covers 2123 hectares of forest with marked hiking trails. Visitors can observe over 200 bird species.

The location features a 5-kilometer beach and several historical buildings from the colonial period.

A 30-hectare island with ruins of a penal colony. A population of capuchin monkeys lives in the island forest.

The coastal headland shows the confluence of the Mahury and the Atlantic Ocean. A lighthouse marks the point.

The village in the rainforest shows Hmong community traditions with a weekly market and local food specialties.

The historic walls of the 17th century fort stand on a hill overlooking the city and the ocean.

The museum displays documents, objects and cells from the former penal colony that operated from 1852 to 1953.

A natural area with granite rocks rising from the savannah reaching a height of 150 meters.

This wooden church from the 19th century displays indigenous-inspired murals covering 400 square meters of painted surface.

The 76000-hectare nature reserve hosts jaguars, giant armadillos and more than 200 bird species in tropical rainforest.

The coastal protected area spans 15000 hectares of mangroves and beaches where rare bird species and sea turtles nest.

The 800-meter sand beach stretches between Mont Bourda and Cayenne city with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Built in 1910, this cast iron lighthouse measures 20 meters high. The tower features an octagonal base and a red lantern room at its top.

The beach stretches 500 meters along the Atlantic coast. White sand meets mangroves at both ends, with small waves suitable for swimming.

Located on the former prison island, this beach features black volcanic sand and strong currents. Palm trees line the shore near stone ruins.

This 15-kilometer waterway connects the Kaw River to the Atlantic Ocean. The canal passes through wetlands where caimans and multiple bird species nest.