French Guiana

French Guiana
French Guiana🇬🇫

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Traveling to French Guiana? Land Connected.

French Guiana is France in the Amazon — a European spaceport, rainforest rivers and the islands of a former penal colony — and getting around takes planning, so install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land, with maps and bookings in your pocket from Cayenne to the interior.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspot.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Cayenne: the capital — the Place des Palmistes, the old town and the markets, with Creole food and a Caribbean feel.
  • Kourou and the Guiana Space Centre: Europe's spaceport on the coast — the town is the base for the launch site, and launches draw crowds when they happen.
  • Îles du Salut (Devil's Islands): the offshore islands off Kourou, reached by boat, with the remains of the former penal colony.
  • Amazon rainforest: rivers, jungle lodges and wildlife in the interior — most trips run as guided tours from Cayenne or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.
  • Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: the river town on the Maroni, gateway to the west and to river trips into the interior.

Getting Around

  • Airport: Cayenne's Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) is the gateway; onward travel is by road, river or small plane.
  • Ride-hailing — no international app: no international ride-hailing app operates in French Guiana — use licensed taxis, booked by phone or at ranks, and agree the fare before you set off, as taxis are not always metered.
  • Buses: buses run in and around Cayenne on main routes, but services are limited — check timetables in advance.
  • Driving: a rental car is the most flexible option for the coast road between Cayenne, Kourou and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni; traffic drives on the right.

Safety and Practical Tips

French Guiana is generally safe for visitors, but take rainforest precautions: use insect repellent, cover up at dawn and dusk, and drink bottled or treated water outside the towns.

Swimming on the mainland coast needs care — currents can be strong, and some beaches are unsafe — swim only where locals swim and heed local advice.

Entry and Visa

French Guiana is a French overseas department, so French entry rules apply. Visa rules depend on your passport; check the requirements for your passport before you travel.

Weather and Climate

  • Tropical all year: hot and humid, averaging broadly around 27–30°C, with rain possible in any month.
  • Wet and dry: the wettest months run roughly December to July, and the driest stretch is roughly August to November.
  • What to pack: light breathable clothes, rain gear, insect repellent and sturdy shoes for jungle paths.
  • Interior: the rainforest interior is wetter and hotter than the coast — guided trips handle the logistics.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the euro (EUR) is the official currency. Cards are widely accepted in Cayenne, Kourou and hotels.
  • Wise and similar travel cards — yes, supported: the Wise card works in French Guiana wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, and a Wise EUR balance means you spend euros without converting.
  • Cash: carry euros for markets, small towns, taxis and river trips — card coverage thins outside the main towns.
  • ATMs: ATMs are available in Cayenne and Kourou; stock up before heading into the interior.