Kourou Region Attractions
The Kourou Region's growth and activity is based on the European Space Program which is centered in the Kourou area. Since 1970, this area has grown from a population of 600 to a current population of 22,000.
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Salvation Islands
Salvation Islands are composed of three islands, including Île du Diable, which was home to the "Devil's Island" penal colony between the mid 19th and mid 20th C.
Kourou, French Guiana
Situated on the west bank of the Kourou River, the second largest city in French Guiana is a modern town surrounding an older colonial core.
Once the home of an infamous penal colony, the area is now known for the Centre Spatial Guyanais.
One third of the area's population is European and although roughly 1,500 people work at the Centre Spatial, all the activities in town are indirectly based on the industry. Kourou has 19,000 inhabitants.
Once the home of an infamous penal colony, the area is now known for the Centre Spatial Guyanais.
One third of the area's population is European and although roughly 1,500 people work at the Centre Spatial, all the activities in town are indirectly based on the industry. Kourou has 19,000 inhabitants.
Kourou River
The Kourou River crosses an area of typical French Guyanais vegetation. Short trips can be taken up the river and the surrounding creeks.
There is a botanic footpath where the great diversity of forest can be discovered.
There is a botanic footpath where the great diversity of forest can be discovered.
Takari Tours
8 rue du Cap Bernard
Cayenne, French Guiana 97332
French Guiana
8 rue du Cap Bernard
Cayenne, French Guiana 97332
French Guiana
St Elie & Mining Trail, French Guiana
St Elie was a gold prospectors village. From the village is an old 20km/13mi mining trail lined with superb forest and good bird watching.
The Sooty Barbthroat, Spotted Antpitta, and a number of rare cotingas, including the incredible Crimson Fruitcrow, can be seen.
The Sooty Barbthroat, Spotted Antpitta, and a number of rare cotingas, including the incredible Crimson Fruitcrow, can be seen.
