French Guyana was discovered in 1500 although the colonization really began in the 17th century, when the Dutch French, Spaniards and British explored them. The territory occupies an area of 90 000 km2 and their coasts include 350 km throughout the Atlantic Ocean. Beyond its coasts you can find the Amazon forest, which is accessible only by river, with numerous channels that offer a dense hydrographic network. The climate is pleasant thanks to its geographical location. The weather changes with the seasons, although the temperature average is 27º C. But you don’t have to worry about the hot weather, the originating winds of the coasts blow constantly in this country. In the months of January and February the country celebrates the carnival, which makes this period a pleasant season of year, so it is recommended to travel near this date. If you love the nature and the animals, French Guyana is one of the territories that have 90% of their territory as tropical forests where 300 species of trees are lodged, there are 1, 190 species of mammals and not less than 720 species of birds. All this may be enjoyed if visitors make a route in an airplane but if they prefer walking, they could see a monkey, a jaguar, or a macao and the first advice is not to be scared but to take the camera and a unique picture. Regarding to the opportunities for tourism, you can stay in some of the 30 hotels located in all the country, most of them having swimming pools, tennis fields, restaurants, cabarets and many more options than will help you to spend a wonderful stay. In French Guyana you may visit also the museums, markets, natural and historical, sites, churches and parks.
