10 Things to do in Kourou That You Shouldn't Miss

August 28, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in Kourou, French Guiana including Barrage de Petit Saut, Kourou Space Centre (Guiana Space Centre), Les Iles du Salut, Centre d'Archeologie Amerindienne de Kourou, La Montagne des Singes, Kourou River, Tour Dreyfus, La plage des Roches, Musee de l'Espace, Office de Tourisme des Savanes.

1. Barrage de Petit Saut

Kourou French Guiana
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Barrage de Petit Saut

2. Kourou Space Centre (Guiana Space Centre)

Kourou French Guiana +594 594 33 44 53 http://envisat.esa.int/support-docs/csg.html
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4.5 based on 332 reviews

Kourou Space Centre (Guiana Space Centre)

More than 500 launches have left from this vital space center, begun in the 1960s. Guided tours of the facility and its six launch sites are among the region's most popular attractions.

Reviewed By Kazzie1409 - Sydney, Australia

Well worth the effort. We visited as part of a group and one of our tour members was not on the list so couldn't participate so make sure you just don't rock up and expect to get on a tour. We were lucky enough to within two weeks of a launch so we got to see a rocket moving in to position. Such an interesting place and well worth the effort. Highly recommend.

3. Les Iles du Salut

Kourou French Guiana +594 594 32 11 32 http://www.ilesdusalut-guyane.com
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Les Iles du Salut

Reviewed By timschof - London, United Kingdom

I travelled to the islands today with the team at Tropic Alizes. It was an incredible day steeped in history and beautiful scenery. I won’t rapidly forget the beach at Ile St Joseph or the view from the restaurant at the top of Ile Royale. Fantastic trip absolutely worth taking during your visit to French Guyana

4. Centre d'Archeologie Amerindienne de Kourou

Rue des Roches Gravees Zone Industrielle Pariacabo, Kourou 97310 French Guiana +594 594 32 58 81 http://www.ville-kourou.fr/culture/centre-archeologie-amerindienne-de-kourou-caak/
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Centre d'Archeologie Amerindienne de Kourou

Le CaaK propose de découvrir la culture précolombienne en Guyane. Ce centre d’interprétation archéologique est installé aux abords immédiats du site « les roches gravées de la Carapa » classé au titre des monuments historiques. Une visite en deux temps : - L’exposition permanente présente l’origine des civilisations précolombiennes en Guyane ainsi que leurs modes de vie liés à l’artisanat et à l’habitat. En outre, elle fait découvrir la richesse de la Guyane en matière d’art rupestre. - Visite guidée des roches gravées de la Carapa (environ 30 minutes). Ce site est actuellement l’un des plus importants sites d’art rupestre connus sur le territoire guyanais. Il compte plus de 200 gravures dont la grande majorité évoque des êtres humains. De nombreuses incertitudes entourent encore ce site : la datation reste vague et la communauté ayant réalisée ces gravures demeure inconnue. Quant aux interprétations, elles couvrent un champs très large et sont toutes sujettes à discussion.

5. La Montagne des Singes

Route Degrad Saramaca Pk 14, Kourou 97310 French Guiana
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

La Montagne des Singes

6. Kourou River

Kourou French Guiana
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4.0 based on 24 reviews

Kourou River

A popular attraction on this river is organized rides in pirogues, traditional hollowed-out log canoes.

7. Tour Dreyfus

Kourou French Guiana
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Tour Dreyfus

8. La plage des Roches

Avenue des Roches Hotel des Roches, Kourou French Guiana
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3.5 based on 16 reviews

La plage des Roches

9. Musee de l'Espace

Route de L Espace Bp 726, Kourou 97310 French Guiana +594 594 32 61 23 http://www.cnes-csg.fr/web/CNES-CSG-fr/9823-visiter-le-musee-de-l-espace.php
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3.0 based on 93 reviews

Musee de l'Espace

10. Office de Tourisme des Savanes

Office de Tourisme des Savanes

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