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Place des Palmistes

Cayenne, France

Cayenne: airports, things to do and where to stay

Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana, an overseas region on the northern coast of South America. It has a colonial centre of Creole houses around the Place des Palmistes and is the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, the Salvation Islands and the Kourou space centre.

Cayenne airports

Passenger terminal façade
CAY

Cayenne-Félix Éboué

Cayenne, France

  • 14 km to the centre
  • 1 terminal

From the airport to central Cayenne

Cayenne-Félix Éboué airport is about 14 km from central Cayenne.

Cayenne-Félix Éboué Airport (CAY)

Cayenne

Things to do in Cayenne

Place des Palmistes

Place des Palmistes

The large central square, planted with tall palms and lined with Creole houses, cafés and colonial buildings.

Fort Cépérou

Fort Cépérou

Remains of the town's original fort, on a hill overlooking Cayenne and the estuary.

Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur

Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur

Cayenne's 19th-century cathedral, with a bright nave of columns and stained glass.

Îles du Salut

Îles du Salut

Islands off Kourou that once held the penal colony, including Devil's Island. Visited by boat from Kourou.

Centre spatial guyanais

Centre spatial guyanais

Europe's launch base in Kourou, a little over an hour from Cayenne. It offers guided tours and a space museum.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport serves Cayenne?

Cayenne is served by Cayenne-Félix Éboué (CAY).

How far is the airport from central Cayenne?

Cayenne-Félix Éboué airport is about 14 km from central Cayenne.

How do I get from the airport to central Cayenne?

From Cayenne-Félix Éboué airport you can take Línea 7 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

What are the must-sees in Cayenne?

Highlights of Cayenne include Place des Palmistes, Fort Cépérou, Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur, Îles du Salut, and Centre spatial guyanais.

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