Pointe Buzaré, Rocky cape in Cayenne, French Guiana.
The promontory extends into the Atlantic Ocean between Anse Méret and Anse Nadau, featuring rocky outcrops and remaining patches of mangroves.
The cape includes a former penitentiary built between 1867 and 1872, which held up to 1,500 prisoners until its closure in 1945.
The geological formations at Pointe Buzaré contain mafic enclaves dating back 2.208 billion years, representing the oldest rock formations in French Guiana.
Visitors can reach the cape through multiple paths and trails, with free access during daylight hours for safety considerations.
The site presents rare geological exposures of the Guiana Shield, stretching from the Amazon to the Orinoco River mouths.
Location: Cayenne
GPS coordinates: 4.94518,-52.32586
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:05
French Guiana contains rainforests, rivers and coastal areas. This list includes nature reserves with birds and turtles, colonial historical sites, indigenous rock carvings and traditional villages. The region displays a mix of South American nature and French history.
Cayenne's Prison
1 km
Cayenne Cathedral
885 m
Fort Cépérou
1.5 km
Place des Palmistes
1.1 km
Prefecture hotel of French Guiana
1.1 km
Museo departamental Alexandre-Franconie
1.2 km
Statue of Victor Schœlcher
1.4 km
Jardin botanique de Cayenne
924 m
Colonne de la république
1.1 km
Statue of Félix Éboué
1.1 km
Place du Coq
1.4 km
Maison-Musée de Félix Éboué
854 m
Collège Eugène Nonnon
769 m
Hôpital Jean Martial
773 m
Externat Saint-Joseph de Cayenne
977 m
Maison Thémire
1.3 km
Place Léopold-Héder
1.3 km
Bibliothèque Franconie
1.2 km
École Joséphine-Horth
1.2 km
Ancienne douane
1.6 km
Immeuble Delabergerie
696 m
Conseil général de Cayenne
1.2 km
Fontaine de Montravel
1.3 km
Lavoir de Cayenne
707 m
Maison Franconie
1.2 km
Museum of Guyanese Cultures
605 m
Maison, 6 rue du Fort
1.4 km
Immeuble, 122 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, 40 boulevard Jubelin
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