Chutes Voltaire, 55-meter waterfall near Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana
The Voltaire Falls split into two distinct cascades as the water flows over granite formations, creating parallel streams that descend with a 40% gradient.
The waterfall remained relatively unknown until 1990 when the construction of a vehicle trail made the location accessible to visitors and researchers.
The falls form part of an 18,000-hectare protected zone that represents the natural heritage of French Guiana's rainforest ecosystem.
Visitors need to take a four-wheel drive vehicle from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, following the road to Saint-Jean-du-Maroni before turning onto the Paul Isnard trail.
The water stream divides into two separate arms due to natural rock formations, with the right branch presenting the most pronounced vertical drop.
Location: French Guiana
Height: 55 m
GPS coordinates: 5.03205,-54.08716
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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