Saut Maripa, Waterfall system in Saint-Georges, French Guiana.
The Saut Maripa spans two kilometers along the Oyapock River, featuring multiple cascades descending fourteen meters through rocky formations.
A former railway line at Piedsaut transported cargo while empty canoes navigated through the rapids, marking an essential trade route.
The waterfall marks the tidal rise boundary in the Oyapock River valley, forming a natural border between French Guiana and Brazil.
Visitors can reach Saut Maripa from Saint-Georges via a 25-kilometer land route or through river navigation requiring twenty minutes.
Among one hundred rapids along the Oyapock River, Saut Maripa stands as the most challenging section for navigation.
GPS coordinates: 3.80000,-51.88333
Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:06
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