Montagne Leblond, Summit in Kourou, French Guiana.
Montagne Leblond is a summit in Kourou, French Guiana, with forests covering its slopes and peak. The mountain sits within a tropical region where dense plant life grows across the surrounding landscape.
The summit has been a feature of the local landscape for centuries, though official mapping came much later. Its formal recognition in geographic databases reflects how modern documentation has gradually cataloged natural features in this region.
The mountain holds significance for local communities who frequently organize gatherings at its base to celebrate traditional French Guianan customs and heritage.
The hike works best during the dry season when paths are more passable and visibility improves significantly. Proper gear and advance planning are important since tropical weather can change rapidly.
The peak serves as a vantage point where visitors can observe birds and insects native to this tropical region. From here, the biodiversity of the forest becomes visible in ways that are harder to notice from below.
GPS coordinates: 5.11370,-52.64468
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:26
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