French Guiana Travel Guide
French Guiana is located in northeast South America on the Atlantic Ocean and is a territory of France. It is part of France and so technically part of the European Union. Even though in South America, it consists mainly of rainforests/jungles with a tropical climate. French Guiana is the best place to enjoy Caribbean music and the Carnival while drinking coffee at a sidewalk café.
The beaches are in the capital Cayenne. Cayenne is one of South America's most charming cities. The main attraction at Cayenne are lively squares, colonial architecture, local museums, and main market. In the heat of the day, people-watch from the shady refuge of palm trees in the manicured Place des Palmistes.
Kourou is also a business center. There is plenty to do with the water ativities/beaches, fishing from shore or offshore, rainforest/jungle trekking, wildlife reserves river trips and/or dugout canoes and much more. The main attractions of Kourou are the Isles du Salut - Devils island etc which can be visited from a boat service operating from the port at the end of Vieux Bourg, Avenue de Charles de Gaulle. The fish market is great, in Vieux Bourg and some of teh fish available are extraordinairy!
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