Holiday in Cayenne
City in franzoesisch-guayana — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
franzoesisch-guayana
Type
City
Best time to travel
July to November (dry season, 26-32 °C). Rocket launches year-round. December-June rainy season.
Budget/day
80-150 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Cayenne Felix Eboü (CAY, approx. 10-13 h with a stopover in Paris). Air France from Paris-Orly. No visa required (EU/France).
About Cayenne
Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana — a French overseas department on the northern coast of South America and thus part of the European Union. Here you can pay with the Euro in South America, eat French baguettes under palm trees, and watch European space rockets (Ariane) launch. The Creole old town consists of colorful wooden houses with verandas, the Place des Palmistes is a shady square in the center, and the market of Cayenne offers a mix of Creole, Brazilian, and Hmong-Asian cuisine — a melting pot of cultures. The Guiana Space Centre (Centre Spatial Guyanais) in Kourou, 60 km west, is Europe's gateway to space: Ariane rockets launch from here. The space center can be visited, and rocket launches are an unforgettable spectacle. The Amazon rainforest covers 95% of French Guiana. The Iles du Salut (Devil's Islands), the former penal colony where Alfred Dreyfus and Papillon were imprisoned, lie off the coast and are accessible by boat — an atmospheric and historically rich excursion.
Top 5 highlights in Cayenne
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Guiana Space Centre (CSG)
Europe's spaceport: watch Ariane rocket launches and visit the space museum — 60 km from Cayenne.
Iles du Salut (Devil's Islands)
Former penal colony of Papillon and Dreyfus: atmospheric islands with history, accessible by boat.
Creole Old Town
Colorful wooden houses with verandas and the Place des Palmistes: French-Creole flair in South America.
Amazon Rainforest
95% of the country is jungle: piranha fishing, canoeing, and jaguar tracks — one of the most untouched rainforests on Earth.
Market of Cayenne
Creole, Brazilian, Hmong-Asian: a culinary melting pot with fresh fish, spices, and exotic fruits.
Hotels in Cayenne
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Reise-SIM für Cayenne
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Cayenne
Recommended travel time
July to November (dry season, 26-32 °C). Rocket launches year-round. December-June rainy season.
Summer
26-33 °C, hot and humid with heavy rainfall
Winter
25-31 °C, slightly drier, July-November is the most pleasant
How much does a holiday in Cayenne cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-70 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-150 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
180-400 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
No visa required — French Guiana is EU territory. An ID card is sufficient for EU citizens.
Euro as currency — French prices. More expensive than neighboring South American countries.
Experience rocket launches — check dates on the CSG website. Viewpoints in Kourou are free.
Mosquito protection is a must — rainforest means mosquitoes. DEET spray and long clothing at dusk.
Hmong market in Cacao — the Hmong village Cacao (75 km) has a Sunday market with Asian cuisine and handicrafts.
Food & drink in Cayenne
These specialties you must try!
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