French Guiana Travel Vaccines and Advice
Considered the pearl of the seas, French Guiana is a haven of greenery, satisfying all desires for healing and escape. With its tropical forest, beautiful beaches, cultural wealth and welcoming locals, this French-speaking region located on the South American continent has all the ingredients to offer you a trip rich in surprises. To appreciate the wilderness of the destination, stopover in Monthly where you will be greeted by the most beautiful beach in Guyana. To spice up your visit, make your way to the city, which offers sights such as the ruins of Fort Diamant, or the remains of an old sugar mill. Nature lovers will also enjoy the Roar Now Nature Reserve. To learn more about space expeditions, do not miss a chance to visit the Guiana Space Center.
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Recommended travel vaccinations for French Guiana
| Vaccine | Disease Transmission |
|---|---|
| Traveller’s diarrhea | Contaminated water/food |
| Typhoid | |
| Hepatitis A | |
| Hepatitis B | Contaminated body fluids (blood, sex, razors, needles, etc.) |
| Rabies | Infected Animals |
| Yellow Fever | Mosquito bites |
| Influenza | Airborne Droplets |
Recommended Medication for Travelling to French Guiana
| Medication | Additional Information |
|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin or Suprax | Antibiotic in case of traveller’s diarrhea |
| Malarone, Doxycycline or Mefloquine | Recommended anti-malaria medication |
Current Weather in French Guiana
Medical Care in French Guiana
You will find it easy to access adequate health care in French Guiana, as the region offers many hospitals and clinics. If you need to access a hospital you should visit the Saint-Paul Medical Center, the “Les Hibiscus” Clinic or the Andrée Rosemon Hospital Center in Cayenne. These facilities are modern and provide a variety of quality medical care.
Access to medication is easy in French Guiana as pharmacies are open at all moments, and are well supplied with pharmaceuticals. However, you should always try and bring a first aid kit with you when visiting the area.
For ambulance service in French Guiana, you should dial 112. If you are suffering from a serious illness which requires specialized care, you will need to be medically evacuated by plane.
Is French Guiana Safe for Travel?
| Safety and Security | Descriptive |
|---|---|
| Crime | Risk present |
| Jungle expeditions | High-risk area for tourists by criminal gangs |
| Demonstrations | Risk of violence |
| Road safety | Paved and well maintained;Only a few emergency phonecall boxes are functional, so keep a cellphone on you for emergency purposes |
| Public transportation | Relatively safe for taxis and vans |
| Health | Zika virus and Dengue fever warning |
| Risk level | Normal security precautions |
Do I Need a Visa to Visit French Guiana?
Prior to travel, make sure you check with your transportation company about any passport requirements. This is important as in some cases their regulations on passport validity may be more strict than those of the destination country.
If staying under 90 days, then only a passport is required to enter French Guiana. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of departure.
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Embassy of Canada to French Guiana information
When travelling to another country, it is important to know where the Canadian embassy is located in the event of:
- A legal problem
- A lost passport
- The need to report a crime
It is advisable to make a copy of your original passport in case you lose it.
Canadian Embassy to France (PARIS)
Street Address:
130, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré,
75008 Paris
Tel.: +33 (0)1 44 43 29 02
Fax: +33 (0)1 44 43 29 86
Email: [email protected]
Click here to access the embassy’s website
Please note that this is the website for the Canadian Embassy in France. There is no Canadian government office in French Guiana.