Cayenne: A Capital City Along Fascinating Cayenne River
Located on an island along the end border of the Cayenne River, Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana. French, Spanish, and Portuguese explorers used to ignore Cayenne because of the very hot climate, but it was later conquered by France in 1664. At present, the city is thriving and is a famous tourist attraction. Cayenne hotels are everywhere and the nearest airport is Cayenne Airport (CAY).
Best Time to Visit
No wonder many explorers had second thoughts on conquering the Cayenne, French Guiana. It is hot most days of the year. You should try to avoid visiting any time from September to October because these are the driest and hottest months. The temperature is somewhat bearable from January to May. Always bring sun protection when coming to Cayenne.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Grand Hotel Montabo is a top favorite for its stylish, well-furnished rooms and first-class amenities. It has a pool bordered with trees and umbrellas and offers onsite dining. Mercure Cayenne Royale Amazonia is another wonderful hotel in the area. It has elegant rooms with upscale comforts, onsite-dining options like a sushi bar, and an outdoor pool lined with daybeds at the sides.
Plenty of sightseeing activities are in and around the city. Fort Ceperou is a historic site in Cayenne. This wooden fort sits on a lovely hill overlooking the Cayenne River. Nature lovers also have a spot in this lovely city. Jardin Botanique de Cayenne is a charming botanical garden featuring numerous plant species and bike/walking paths.
