Réserve naturelle nationale de l'Amana, National nature reserve in Awala-Yalimapo, French Guiana.
The reserve spans 14,800 hectares along the coast, containing beaches, mangroves, marshes, lagoons, and freshwater systems between Organabo River and Maroni River.
Established in 1998, this protected area became part of the larger Basse Mana Ramsar site, covering 59,000 hectares of wetlands.
The reserve serves as a research center for marine turtle biology, with scientists monitoring four different species during nesting seasons.
Visitors can access the reception center Monday through Friday, with guided tours available to observe turtle nesting between April and September.
The reserve contains French Guiana's only sphagnum bog within the Coswine River marsh, supporting 270 plant species including seven CITES-protected varieties.
Location: Awala-Yalimapo
Location: Mana
Inception: 1998
GPS coordinates: 5.65556,-53.71472
Latest update: May 28, 2025 14:58
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.
Prison of St-Laurent-du-Maroni
39 km
Petit-Saut Dam
99 km
Église Saint-Joseph d'Iracoubo
59.6 km
Chutes Voltaire
80.8 km
Nouragues Nature Reserve
127.9 km
André-Bouron hospital
39.1 km
Mana Art and Research Center
7.9 km
Moiwana Monument
71.5 km
Plage des Hattes
27.2 km
St. Lawrence Church
38.7 km
Roches gravées de la Carapa
128.8 km
Maison du receveur des douanes de Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
38.5 km
Fort Sommelsdijk
129.4 km
Subprefecture hotel of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
39.1 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Mana
7 km
Tembe Art Studio
76.5 km
Residencia del subprefecto
38.4 km
Église de Sinnamary
89.2 km
Parc des Princes d'Iracoubo
59.3 km
Maison des sœurs de Saint-Joseph-de-Cluny
7 km
Stolkertsijver Bridge
115 km
Église Sainte-Bernadette d'Awala
23.2 km
Retenue du Barrage de Petit Saut
113.2 km
Awala-Yalimapo (munisipyo)
23.2 km
Golf de Kourou
127 km
Chapelle du camp de la Transportation de Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
38.9 km
Basse-Mana
20.6 km
Port de Pariacabo
128.7 kmReviews
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