INTRODUCTION
French Guiana, which is locally known as Guyana, is a French-speaking country located in South America. The small nation has vast amounts of coastline and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the North, but don’t expect sandy beaches and dips in the water. French Guiana consists mostly of unsettled wilderness and its beaches can be muddy and unsuitable for swimming. Don’t let this deter you from your visit. There are many attractions to see.
The currency in French Guiana is the Euro. French is the main language of the country, and there are three-star ranked hotels available.
HISTORY
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Climate: You will find a hot and humid climate thats generally all year round, great weather that wont trap you inside. January, February and mid-April to the end of June are the months for the rainy seasons.
Capital: Cayenne
Currency: Euro
Languages: French and Guyanese Creole
Time Zone: UTC-3
Power: 220 V, 50 Hz
ATTRACTIONS
Interesting cities and sites include:
Cayenne
Kourou
RESTAURANTS
NIGHTLIFE
LODGING
PERSONAL STORIES