Things to Do in French Guiana (2026)

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Mana

For a deep dive into untamed Amazonia, few places deliver as much raw beauty as Mana. This remote municipality in western French Guiana is defined by its spectacular namesake river, which is affectionately known as the "River of 99 Waterfalls." Stretching over 300 kilometres and dropping 340 metres, this waterway is a natural playground for adventurers. Beyond its rushing rapids and pristine jungle, Mana is a charming, historic town rich in local culture. Whether you are launching a multi-day river expedition or strolling through its picturesque Creole streets, Mana offers an authentic glimpse into interior French Guiana.

Tourist attraction

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Crique patates

Just off the road between Cayenne and Macouria, Crique Patate is one of the most familiar creekside escapes on the island of Cayenne — a short white-earth track leads from the D5 to a tidal stream where locals have gathered for decades to cool off, picnic and watch the water move. Its easy reach from town and its shaded, rocky banks keep it firmly on the map for anyone wanting a quick taste of Guianese rainforest riverside life. The creek is tidal, and that is its defining feature: at low water the rocks and shallow pools are at their most inviting, while on an outgoing tide the current runs strong and rising water hides the stones. Note also that the municipality has periodically banned swimming here — for bacterial pollution in the past and for drowning risk more recently — so treat the water with respect and check the latest local signage before you wade in.

Beach

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Plage Pim-Poum

Plage Pim-Poum is a small, characterful stretch of coast in Kourou, French Guiana, where sandy shallows meet a rocky headland along the Atlantic. One of the few developed beaches in this South American territory, it draws locals for fishing, barbecues, and sunset gatherings — and visitors for something far more unusual: watching Ariane rockets disappear into the sky from the Guiana Space Centre, just a few kilometres down the coast. Tucked between Plage de la Cocoteraie and Plage des Roches on Kourou's seaside avenue, Pim-Poum offers a compact, informal alternative to the more crowded stretches next door. The Association Nautique de Kourou keeps a fleet of sailing dinghies and light craft here, so the beach doubles as a watersports base.

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Mana

Crique patates

Plage Pim-Poum

Finding your next place…

A little more
of French Guiana.

Mana

Crique patates

Plage Pim-Poum