Mont Sec, Hill and summit in Rémire-Montjoly, French Guiana.
Mont Sec is a forested hill in Rémire-Montjoly that rises about 79 meters and overlooks the flat coastal landscape of French Guiana. Dense vegetation covers the slopes, creating a green elevation in an otherwise level terrain.
The hill was documented as a reference point during French colonial surveys and early mapping expeditions. It served cartographers in marking and understanding the coastal landscape.
Local residents of Rémire-Montjoly incorporate the natural formation into their daily activities through nature walks and outdoor gatherings.
Access is via marked trails from Beauregard street, with Saint-Denis Hospital serving as a nearby landmark for orientation. The paths are relatively short and manageable for most visitors.
The location is known by several names, including Mont Amalric and Mont Almaric, reflecting different mapping traditions. These alternative names appear in older documents and regional maps.
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