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Travel tips for French Guiana French Guiana is a French overseas department in the north of the South American continent between Brazil and the Atlantic Ocean.
Due to its vicinity to the equator, the climate in French Guiana is tropical and muggy throughout the year with an average air humidity of 80 %. The highest daytime temperature seldom falls below 28° C. This physically exhausting climate is best endured in the coastal regions, as the northeast Passat winds from the sea here at least provide some respite from the sultry air. There is a heavy rainy season between January and June, but even during the „dry season” between July and December regular rain showers can be expected. The best time to travel in French Guiana is between the end of June and the beginning of December as there are frequent landslides during the rainy season in the interior of the country. In contrast to its Caribbean and Latin American neighbours, French Guiana is not afflicted by dangerous and recurrent hurricanes.
The official language is French, but the local inhabitants tend to speak Creole. English is normally understood in larger towns.
Hepatitis A, typhoid, diphtheria, polio and tetanus vaccines should be up to date. Long clothing provides some protection against mosquitoes and other insects, using a locally purchased insect repellent is also recommended. There is a countrywide occurrence of malaria in French Guiana especially in the regions bordering on Brazil and Surinam. Please seek advice on effective anti malaria medication before you plan your trip. Medical care is not of a good standard outside Cayenne.
As French Guiana is an Overseas Département of France, British Citizens or British Subjects with Right of Abode in the UK will have to abide by EU entry requirements. Passports must be valid at least for the entire period of the intended stay. More information on vaccination and entry requirements as well as current security issues is posted on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Website.
Non-stop flights to the capital Cayenne (CAY) are currently only provided by Air France (AF) from Paris (ORY). Inland flights to Maripasoula (MPY), Saul (XAU) and St.Georges (OYP) are operated by the national carrier, Air Guyane Express (3S).
The capital Cayenne is on the estuary of the Rio Cayenne on the Atlantic Ocean. Cayenne is situated in a wonderful tropical landscape, possesses a multi-ethnic flair and, due to the picturesque French colonial architecture reminiscent of New Orleans, is of the most beautiful of South American cities. Worth seeing in the relatively small city centre is the Place de Palmistes: a square with plenty of small cafes and snack bars. The botanic garden, on an area of 48 hectares, is also worth a visit. Cayenne has some nice beaches that are suitable for swimming, especially the beaches and coves near the city, the most attractive of these being the beach Montjoly.
French Guiana’s greatest attraction, in particular for nature lovers, is the rainforest that dominates more or less the whole of the country. In comparison with other Latin American countries, the rainforest in French Guiana is still completely intact meaning that many distant isolated regions may only be accessed by boat. During a boat tour through the dense jungle of the Amazon, tourists may see monkeys, caiman, and tapirs and see the historical rock drawings of the indigenous peoples. There also exists the possibility of visiting some Indio villages of the Haut Maroni and Haut Oiapoque in the south west of the country after obtaining permission from the town hall in Cayenne. The space station in Kourou is also interesting as it stands in stark contrast to the surrounding nature and the rest of the country. Those interested can view the space transport museum and take part in the interesting guided tours provided by the centre.