Plage Pim-Poum, Beach in Kourou, French Guiana
Plage Pim-Poum extends between La Cocoterai Beach and Roches Beach, featuring a combination of sandy shores and rocky outcrops along the Atlantic coast.
The beach has maintained its original natural state since the establishment of Kourou as a coastal settlement in French Guiana during colonial times.
Local residents gather at Plage Pim-Poum for evening social events, fishing activities, and traditional beach barbecues throughout the year.
Visitors can access this public beach without entrance fees and find parking spaces near the shoreline, with the beach stretching 0.44 kilometers in length.
The geographic position of Plage Pim-Poum near the Guiana Space Center makes it possible to watch rocket launches from its sandy shores.
Location: Kourou
GPS coordinates: 5.16349,-52.63316
Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:06
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