French Guiana

You may not know but French Guiana is actually classed as a remote region of France. Covered in thick jungle and wilderness you will also find colonial architecture, eerie prison-camp history and some of the world most diverse plant and animal life.

It is a mix of French law and rainforest humidity where only a few places along the coast are accessed with any ease and travel is often difficult as well as expensive.

As a department of France, it one of South America wealthiest corners, but do not expect French standards everywhere as you’ll find potholes in newly paved roads, and ferns sprouting between bricks. Amerindians, Maroons and Hmong people add to a unique culture, which is a mix of French, Caribbean and Amerindian, reflected in the country remarkable cuisine.