Eating in French Guiana


Located between the Caribbean and the Amazon, the French Guiana It is a very rich natural paradise, enjoying a large reserve of protected animal species and carefully preserved areas of extreme beauty. French Guiana is also home to a colorful mix of different cultures. A homeland, a land of exploration and a land of slavery, can summarize the history of these beautiful land they are the ones that have left their marks on all sectors of today's society.

If you decide to spend your holidays There, you should keep in mind that encounters with authentic cultures, the observation of the birth of leatherback turtles, canoe trips through the majestic rivers, etc. They will be part of some very entertaining days that you will never forget. If you decide to get to know the gastronomy of the area better, there is a fairly good selection of restaurants and dining rooms of different hotels that will offer you a series of different dishes to taste the varied flavors of such special lands.

Most of the best restaurants They are in Cayenne, which is the capital. In it you will find places to eat even Chinese and Vietnamese food. The specialties Regional are:

Caldo d’aoura: This dish is made with smoked fish, crab, shrimp, vegetables and chicken. It can be served with the fruit of the forest trees.
- The forest provides a rich source of food, such as paca and tapir. The meat of these animals it is eaten as a stew and accompanied by rice and beans.

When you leave the restaurant where you have eaten, remember to leave a 10% tip.

Culture + Food of French Guiana, Martinique & Guadeloupe (May 2024)


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