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In French Guiana you swim in fresh water: in the creeks, at the foot of waterfalls and in the rapids (the local “sauts”). Here is our selection, spot by spot — most of them free to access. See also the whole Water & swimming category and our guide to what to do in French Guiana.
Yes, without any real issue: in fresh water — the creeks (the local word for watercourses), waterfalls and rapids — and in the sea on the beaches (usually unsupervised). Sea swimming is only discouraged during the “saison des graines”, when the sea gets very rough.
Caimans mostly live in marshes and calm areas such as Kaw, not in the usual swimming creeks. Ask locally and stay cautious, especially at the end of the day.
Most are free to access. Some developed or remote sites may require a guide or a dugout canoe.
All year round. Waterfalls and rapids run stronger in the rainy season; the water is calmer and clearer in the dry season.
