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The Top 14 Attractions in Cayenne

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Cayenne. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cayenne is a region where 14

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 10, 2025

Rorota Trail

Nice experience in the forest. We came across a family of adorable little yellow-handed monkeys. The forest is inhabited by cries and rustles, it is sometimes jumbled, sometimes elegant, very "aquatic" with its lakes, falls, river... Very impressive.

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primary forest along the coast, in the shade, nice little drop, animal encounters (monkeys, agoutis, butterflies, squirrels, cane toads)

parking at the entrance.😁👍🏻👌🏻

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There are few traces of this prison but the explanatory panels are excellent and moving

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Easily accessible and without difficulty. Can be done as a family with no problem.

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Succession of bays, beaches lined with woods of grape and mancenilliers. Beware of contact with these which are very toxic!

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Enclosed by the cobalt blue sea, the islands may give the impression of a small paradise. But the Îles du Salut have an ugly past. Until 1951, France maintained a …

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The Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands) are a small group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean about 15 kilometers off the coast of Kourou in French Guiana. The archipelago consists …

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Islands are also worth visiting for their fauna. Squirrel monkeys and macaws can be observed there. The Îles du Salut became world famous through the novel "Papillon" and the film of the same name.

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No official entry, open to the public, substantial puddles on days or days after heavy rains.

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Well marked trail, forest more interesting than the remains of the sugar refinery which are thin. Very beautiful blue butterflies.

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