Guiana Amazonian Park, Protected rainforest reserve in southern French Guiana
Guiana Amazonian Park is a vast protected rainforest reserve in southern French Guiana covering millions of hectares of untouched primary forest. The landscape features thousands of plant species and multiple rivers running through thick vegetation, with established trails for travel through the forest.
The park's creation was initiated through discussions at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro and officially established in 2007. This action was part of a global effort to protect Amazonian rainforest from further destruction.
The land is home to Wayana, Wayampi, and Teko peoples, along with Aluku and Creole communities who have lived here for generations and continue their traditions. Visitors can notice signs of these cultures in scattered settlements throughout the forest and in how people use the rivers as their main pathways.
Access is mainly by airplane or boat via the Maroni and Oyapock rivers to reach the few settlements within the park. Visitors should be prepared for remote conditions and longer travel times when planning to explore the area.
The park contains an remarkable variety of wildlife including hundreds of bird and reptile species along with jaguars and howler monkeys. This abundance of animals is the result of thousands of years of undisturbed forest development, making the rainforest one of the most biologically rich places on Earth.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
