Marais de Kaw, Protected wetland in French Guiana, France
The Marais de Kaw extends over 137,000 hectares of grassland swamps, mudflats with mangroves, and swamp forests connected by tidal rivers and ponds.
The French government designated the Marais de Kaw as a Ramsar site on December 8, 1993, establishing its status as a wetland of international importance.
The village of Kaw, home to fifty residents, maintains traditional fishing practices within the protected area while preserving the natural environment.
Visitors can explore the wetland through guided boat tours along the Kaw River, offering opportunities to observe local wildlife and diverse ecosystems.
The reserve contains the largest population of black caimans in France and the second largest worldwide, making it a critical habitat for this protected species.
Location: Régina
Location: Roura
Inception: December 8, 1993
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: 4.63330,-52.10000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:13
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's Prison
42.2 km
Kaw-Roura Marshes National Nature Reserve
3.3 km
Habitation Loyola
35.1 km
Prefecture hotel of French Guiana
42.5 km
Pont du Larivot
42.5 km
Jardin botanique de Cayenne
41.9 km
Fort Diamant
31.1 km
Place du Coq
42.6 km
Salines de Montjoly
37.7 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de l'île du Grand Connétable
27.6 km
Maison-Musée de Félix Éboué
42.3 km
Trésor Regional Nature Reserve
20 km
Habitation Vidal
33.8 km
Réserve naturelle nationale du mont Grand Matoury
38.9 km
Windmill of Remire-Montjoly
34.9 km
Serpent de Pascaud
31.6 km
Église Saint-Dominique de Roura
27.2 km
Roches gravées de la Montagne Favard
15.8 km
Immeuble Delabergerie
42.3 km
Lavoir de Cayenne
42.3 km
Plage Bourda
39.1 km
Église Sainte-Thérèse de Montjoly
36.3 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Régina
35.8 km
Église Hmong de Cacao
41.6 km
Canal de Kaw
16.8 km
Sentier Molokoï
41.4 km
Immeuble, 122 avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, 40 boulevard Jubelin
42.3 km
Dépôt de munitions de la Montagne des Serpents
31.3 kmReviews
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