French Guiana , the oldest overseas possession of
France, is not a well-known tourist attraction. However, its fascinating history and the biodiversity of this tropical wildlife paradise makes it a colorful and worthwhile travel destination.
Major attractions include a series of nature preserves, featuring thousands of extraordinary animal and plant species; beautiful, unspoiled beaches; quality game fishing; scuba diving venues; adventure tours into the
Amazon rain forest, and more.
Additional points-of-interest include the notorious one-time penal colony of Devil's Island, the culture, history and museums of Cayenne; a visit to Kourou and the European Space Agency communication satellite launch center.
As French Guiana is a department of France, the local currency is the Euro. It is also important to note that French is the official language and English is not widely spoken.
