South America
French Guiana
The Amazon rainforest, the space centre and the Salvation Islands. Say bonjour, and enjoy the wild!
- Local time
- 07:49
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +594
- Capital
- Cayenne
- Languages spoken
- French
Health & vaccines
- Yellow fever vaccination is required to enter French Guiana.
- See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave: some vaccines are often recommended.
- Malaria exists in some areas: ask a travel clinic about prevention.
- Dengue is present: use mosquito repellent, day and night.
- Tap water is safe in towns; elsewhere, drink bottled water.
- EU travellers: bring your European Health Insurance Card. Others: travel insurance is strongly recommended.
These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.
Chikungunya outbreaks
Heads-upmosquito protection advised
Active chikungunya outbreaks have been reported in parts of Mauritius, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, French Guiana, Seychelles, Suriname and Bolivia. Use mosquito repellent day and night, wear long sleeves if you can, and check the official source below before you travel.
Source : CDC Travel Health Notices CDC — Areas at Risk for Chikungunya
See a doctor or an international vaccination centre 4 to 6 weeks before you leave.
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