Cayenne

• Place des Palmistes (Palm Square): The city’s central plaza, shaded by palm trees. (30 minutes)
• Fort Cépérou: An old fortress offering views over Cayenne and the bay. (1 hour)
• Cayenne Market (Marché de Cayenne): A market selling fruits, spices, and Creole snacks. (1 hour)
• Alexandre François-René Museum: Showcasing local history, penal colony heritage, and natural specimens. (1 hour)

Kourou and Offshore Islands

• Guiana Space Centre: The main launch site of the European Space Agency, with scheduled tours and launch viewing opportunities. (Half day)
• Salut Islands: Penal colony ruins on Royal Island and Saint Joseph Island. (Half day)
• Devil’s Island: The most infamous penal colony, where Alfred Dreyfus was once imprisoned. (Half day)
• Awala-Yalimapo Beach: A nesting site for leatherback and green sea turtles. (Evening to night)

Inland and Rainforest

• Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Transit Camp: Well-preserved buildings from the penal colony era. (Half day)
• Maroni River: Canoe trips to visit Maroon and Indigenous villages. (1–2 days)
• Caw Swamp: Explore mangroves, caimans, and birdlife. (Half day to 1 day)
• Guiana Amazonian Park: France’s largest national park, featuring pristine rainforest. (Multiple days)

Other Highlights

• Cacao Hmong Village: A Hmong community settlement, with local produce and market snacks. (Half day)
• Montagné Turia Mountain: Rainforest trails and viewpoints near the city, ideal for a half-day hike. (Half day)
• Lake Matoury: A lake and wetland area near Cayenne, perfect for walking and birdwatching. (Half day)