32 days in Cayenne & Paramaribo Itinerary

The capital of French Guiana, Cayenne sits at the mouth of the Cayenne River on the department's Atlantic coast.

Get out of town with these interesting Cayenne side-trips: Roura (Chutes de Fourgassier, Eglise Saint-Dominique de Roura, &more), Kourou (Les Iles du Salut, La Montagne des Singes, &more) and Crique Toussaint (in Sinnamary). There's much more to do: head off the coast to Devil's Island, make a trip to Fort Ceperou, look for all kinds of wild species at Marshes of Caw, and take a stroll through Place des Palmistes.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Cayenne trip builder site.

Expect a daytime high around 35°C in December, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can travel to Paramaribo.

With the chance to visit a World Heritage-listed inner city, tours of Paramaribo remain among the most culturally enriching things tourists can do in Suriname.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paramaribo: Nieuw Amsterdam (Hindustan Mosque, Fort Nieuw Amsterdam, &more), Peperpot Nature Park (in Meerzorg) and Lelydorp (Pikin Sranan & Neotropical Butterfly Park). Spend the 20th (Mon) in the pleasant surroundings of Tafelberg Nature Preserve. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Peter and Paul Basilica, contemplate the waterfront views at Commewijne River, get to know the resident critters at Paramaribo Zoo, and steep yourself in history at Fort Zeelandia.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Paramaribo vacation builder site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cayenne to Paramaribo. December in Paramaribo sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night.