Today we share our ultimate guide to travel to and in french guiana so you have all the information you need to plan your travel to the french. Cheap flights to french guiana, south america cay airport. I lived in both countries for several years, wrote a book in german about frenchguiana and will publish two books about both countries this year in germany. Browse expedia s selection of 37 hotels and places to stay in french guiana. Travel vaccines and advice for french guiana passport health. When you decide to book and travel is entirely up to you, but dont wait too long because we have some of the best deals on the web and they wont last long. French guiana travel guide about french guiana french guiana is a tropical backwater with intriguing highlights to satisfy the curious traveller. However, if youre up for adventure and want to travel to a place that rarely gets any tourist, then use this guide to help you complete this journey. Papillon by henri charriere, the jungle and the damned by hassoldt davis, bozambos revenge by bertene juminer, the basta.
Ben has contributed to newspapers, magazines and learned tomes, usually on the subject of travel, and became editor of the south american handbook in 1989. French guiana, a piece of france in latin america a land of contrast, french guiana is a choice destination for those who enjoy nature and exotic scenery. Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty. You may enter french guiana for up to 90 days for tourist and business purposes without a visa. Find unbeatable airfare deals on top airlines flying from united states on cheapoair.
How to travel to french guiana including the best places to visit like devils island and the guiana amazonian park. As a tour operator and destination management company dmc for the three guianas former british guyana, former dutch guyana and french guiana located on the north part of south america. The territorys population is made of creole, with minorities being french, haitians and other groups. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging.
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Today we share our ultimate guide to travel to and in french guiana, so you have all the information you need to plan your travel to the french amazon. See tripadvisor s french guiana, south america hotel deals and special prices on 19 hotels all in one spot. French guiana travel guide and travel information world. Geographical and historical treatment of french guiana, overseas territorial collectivity of france, situated on the northeastern coast of south america. With its space center, it is at the height of modernity but is also a haven for ecotourism. Enjoy hassle free flights from french guiana on cheapoair. French guiana is bounded by brazil to the south and east, suriname to the west, and the atlantic ocean to the northeast. Its expensive thanks to the euro, but even more of a hindrance is that local transport is limited and the interior can only be reached on infrequent tours that need to be organized well in advance and english is rarely spoken.
French guiana is a tropical backwater with intriguing highlights to satisfy the curious traveller. The travelogue author explores coastal guiana by land, air and water e. Travel the guianas the three guiana s specialist for tours in suriname, guyana and french guiana. French guiana was discovered by the spanish in 1496, displacing the original inhabitants, who were tribal amerindian peoples, including arawaks and caribs. Immigration officers may request evidence of travel or health insurance upon entry to french guiana. The 10 best french guiana hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal. Cheap flights to french guiana from usa, book airline tickets. With great deals and discounts on packages for french guiana, you can save big. Cloaked almost entirely in rainforest, its not an easy country to travel around, but our french guiana travel guide reveals its highlights, from a notorious.
Compare prices on expedia to get the best flight deals and promotions for french guiana flights before you book. It was intended to replace the sahara base in algeria and stimulate economic growth in french guiana. An americans guide to doing business in latin america. The cdc has identified french guiana as an affected area of the zika outbreak. I fell headoverheals for this french overseas territory in south america.
Few places on the planet offer raw adventure as authentic as densely forested guyana. Pregnant women are advised to be cautious as the virus. French guiana is a territory of france and part of the european union. Note that french guiana is an overseas department of france but is not a part of the schengen zone. Find the best deals on french guiana vacation packages, backed by our daily hot rate deals.
Prepare travelers to french guiana with recommendations for vaccines and medications. It is governed as an overseas department of france with the same rights and privileges granted to all other french departments and benefits financially from the. French guianas capital has a lively buzz with a tropical creole flavour. As a tour operator and destination management company dmc for the three guianas former british guyana, former dutch guyana and french guiana. French guiana hotels french guiana flights things to do in french guiana car rentals in french guiana french guiana vacations important. All areas, including matoury, macouria, and kourou, except none in coastal areas west of kourou and cayenne city. French guiana travel guide not on any established tourist trail, french guiana is a complex and fascinating country. Required for arriving travelers from all countries if traveler is. Although the country has a troubled history of political instability and interethnic tension, underneath the headlines of corruption and economic mismanagement is a joyful and motivated mix of people who are slowly turning the country into the continents bestkept ecotourism secret. Over the past month, ive been sharing articles about my incredible week in french guiana. Reserve your french guiana vacation package with onetravel. Explore french guiana holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. French guiana is a remote region of france covered in thick jungle and wilderness, although youll also find colonial architecture, eerie prisoncamp history and some of the worlds most diverse plant and animal life here. Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements.
No matter what your need or budget is we have a french guiana hotels that will suit your every need. Its a surprising place, and i had a lot of misconceptions about guyane. If you have an upcoming booking to change or cancel, check the next steps and policies here. Savings will vary based on origindestination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel suppliers. It is surrounded by brazil on the south and east, suriname on the west, and the atlantic ocean on the northeast.
Citizens of the european union and european economic area, andorra, monaco, san marino and switzerland can visit, stay and work visafree for a unlimited time in french guiana. Online shopping for french guiana, guyana and suriname travel guides in the books store. Despite emmanuel macron once referring to french guiana as an island, its actually a small country in northeast south america. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Whether youre off for a romantic vacation, family trip, or an allinclusive holiday, french guiana vacation packages on tripadvisor make planning your trip simple and affordable. French guiana history, language and culture history of french guiana. Home packages tours accommodation info about us tour schedule transportation contact. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Book a vacation package to french guiana with onetravel to make your travel unforgettable without burning a hole in your wallet. The bizarre and the beautiful and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Follow john gimlette on his 14week trip along the northeast coast of south america, from guyana formerly british guiana through suriname formerly dutch guiana to french guiana also called guyane francais.
Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the countrys entry rules. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Travel the guianas the three guianas specialist for. During my one year trip around the world, i would rank it as one of the most difficult journey i have ever done. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave french guiana. It can be expensive place to travel in part because its in the euro zone. This map about suriname and frenchguiana is based on data which are about 10 to more than 16 years old. How to travel by land through guyana, suriname, and french.
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