Guyana coast

  • Miles: 130
  • Start: Mana or Matoury
  • End: Matoury or Mana
  • Time: 2 hours to 1 day
  • Suitability: A2 or above

The coastline of French Guiana is distinguished by its remarkable biodiversity, extensive and dense rainforests, and profound cultural heritage, establishing it as a distinctive and noteworthy destination within South America.

French Guiana sits on the northeastern coast of South America, with the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast. Its coastline is mostly low-lying, marked by a swampy plain created by alluvial deposits. The Maroni and Oyapock rivers flow into the Atlantic, forming natural borders with Suriname and Brazil.