Nouragues Nature Reserve, National nature reserve in French Guiana, France.
The reserve extends across 1,000 square kilometers of tropical rainforest, featuring the Nouragues Inselberg that rises 430 meters above the landscape.
Established in 1995, the reserve gained its name from an Amerindian tribe that previously inhabited this region of the Guiana Shield.
The French National Centre for Scientific Research operates two permanent research camps that host 40 scientific expeditions annually to study rainforest ecosystems.
Access to the reserve requires special authorization, and visitors can reach the research camps either by helicopter or boat from Saut Pararé.
The reserve contains 63 amphibian species, 174 bird species, and 127 fish species within its protected boundaries, along with jaguars and tapirs.
Location: French Guiana
Inception: 1996
GPS coordinates: 4.58333,-53.30000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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