South America Travel

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. South America Travel

Travel Articles About French Guiana


Cayenne, Capital of French Guiana
Make Cayenne your headquarters for touring French Guiana. In the capital city, you'll enjoy a bit of France in a tropical setting, a mix of cultural heritages, and the base to explore the cultural and historical sites, such as Devil's Island.

Pictures of Devil's Island
These pictures and text describe a bit of the history of this notorious prison settlement that occupied Devil's Island, two other islands and portions of the French Guiana mainland.

Bastille Day in South America?
French Guiana is a department of France, not an independent nation, and celebrates the storming of the Bastille in the French way: lots of good food and wine!

French Guiana for Visitors
Devil's Island and vast tracks of untamed wilderness await the adventurous traveler.


Many more articles by country or topic:

Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile and Easter Island
Colombia
Ecuador and the Galapagos
Falkland Islands / Islas Malvinas
French Guiana
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Venezuela
Uruguay
South American History
Sports and Recreation
Culture of South America
Travel and Vacations
Nature and the Environment
Archived Articles

About.com Special Features

Best Moves in a Bad Economy

Stay on top in this tough economy with our smart, easy-to-follow financial tips. More >

Annual San Francisco Events

Discover San Francisco's biggest, most exciting 2009 events. More >

South America Travel

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. South America Travel