Nouragues Nature Reserve

Nouragues Nature Reserve is a protected rainforest area in French Guiana that covers vast stretches of tropical vegetation. The most striking geographic feature is an isolated mountain ridge that rises noticeably above the surrounding forest canopy and serves as a unique landmark.

The area was placed under protection in 1995 and named after a people who lived for generations in the Guiana Shield region. Creating this protected zone marked a turning point in preserving this forest landscape for the future.

The name comes from an indigenous people who once lived throughout this region and left their mark on the land. Visitors today can sense the deep connection between people and nature that continues to shape the area.

Visiting requires special permits and is only possible with organized groups or scientific expeditions. Access is by helicopter or boat from the Saut Pararé staging area to reach the research stations located in the reserve's interior.

The reserve maintains two permanent research stations that host roughly forty scientific expeditions annually to study forest ecosystems. This intense research activity makes it one of the world's leading places for studying tropical biodiversity.

Location: French Guiana

Inception: 1996

GPS coordinates: 4.58333,-53.30000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03