Réserve naturelle nationale du mont Grand Matoury, Protected nature reserve in Matoury, French Guiana
The Mont Grand Matoury nature reserve extends over 2,129 hectares, encompassing mountains, forests, mangroves, savannas, and forest streams eight kilometers south of Cayenne.
The forest area underwent exploitation since the 17th century during colonial times, with rum distilleries established before receiving protection status in the 1940s.
Two discovery trails allow visitors to explore the natural features, learn about local biodiversity, and understand the environmental importance of French Guianas ecosystems.
The Office National des Forêts manages the reserve, with La Mirande trails open exclusively to pedestrians, while domestic animals are not permitted within the area.
The reserve contains 293 bird species, 75 mammal species including 37 bat types, 34 amphibian species, and 351 butterfly species in its tropical forest environment.
Location: Matoury
Inception: September 6, 2006
GPS coordinates: 4.85778,-52.36861
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:51
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 Cathedral
10 km
Fort Cépérou
9.6 km
Place des Palmistes
9.9 km
Prefecture hotel of French Guiana
9.8 km
Museo departamental Alexandre-Franconie
9.7 km
Statue of Victor Schœlcher
9.6 km
Pont du Larivot
5.5 km
Colonne de la république
10 km
Statue of Félix Éboué
9.8 km
Place du Coq
9.5 km
Maison-Musée de Félix Éboué
10 km
Habitation Vidal
8.2 km
Collège Eugène Nonnon
10.2 km
Hôpital Jean Martial
10.1 km
Externat Saint-Joseph de Cayenne
9.9 km
Maison Thémire
9.6 km
Place Léopold-Héder
9.8 km
Bibliothèque Franconie
9.7 km
École Joséphine-Horth
9.7 km
Ancienne douane
9.5 km
Immeuble Delabergerie
10.2 km
Conseil général de Cayenne
9.8 km
Fontaine de Montravel
9.8 km
Lavoir de Cayenne
10.2 km
Maison Franconie
9.7 km
Museum of Guyanese Cultures
10.2 km
Maison, 6 rue du Fort
9.6 km
Immeuble, 122 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, 40 boulevard Jubelin
10.2 kmReviews
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