Où se situe la crique Toussaint ?

La crique Toussaint se trouve sur la commune de Sinnamary, non loin des Pripri de Yiyi et de la crique Canceler, à quelques minutes du centre-ville.

Quels aménagements trouve-t-on à la crique Toussaint ?

Le site dispose d'un parking, de carbets, de tables et bancs, de toilettes sèches et de poubelles à l'entrée. Un grand carbet permet de se restaurer.

Comment se rendre à la crique Toussaint ?

Depuis la RN1, à environ 3 km du bourg de Sinnamary en direction de Saint-Laurent, tournez à gauche au carrefour indiquant la piste de Saint-Élie et la crique Toussaint, puis suivez les indications.

La crique Toussaint convient-elle aux enfants ?

La crique est peu profonde par endroits, ce qui convient à une sortie en famille, mais il est recommandé de garder un œil sur les enfants pendant la baignade.

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La crique Toussaint à Sinnamary

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Overview

Crique Toussaint is located near the Pripri de Yiyi wetlands and Crique Canceler, in the commune of Sinnamary. Its banks are sandy and the water has an amber tint. Though set back from the main road, it is only a few minutes from the town centre. The creek is shallow in places.

Why Visit

Crique Toussaint is a pleasant retreat — a place to unwind for a few minutes before getting back on the road, or to spend a day with friends or family. The site is clean and well equipped. Keep an eye on the timoun (children), as the creek is shallow in places. Bring something to keep you entertained: a football or volleyball, cards or dominoes.

Practical Information

The site has a car park, carbets, tables and benches, dry toilets and bins at the entrance. Please respect the site and use the bins provided. Tables and a large carbet are available for picnicking.

Getting There

From the RN1, about 3 km from Sinnamary town centre heading toward Saint-Laurent, turn left at the crossroads signposted for the Saint-Élie track and Crique Toussaint. Follow the signs from there to the site.

Wildlife

What you might see

Species most often reported by naturalists around this place. Nothing is guaranteed: wildlife comes and goes.

Bird
Jacana noir
Jacana jacana
Photo credit
© François Dunoyer, CC BY · taken in Régina · iNaturalist
Bird
Grande Aigrette
Ardea alba
Photo credit
© François Dunoyer, CC BY · taken in Régina · iNaturalist
Bird
Tyran quiquivi
Pitangus sulphuratus
Photo credit
© Jan Ebr & Ivana Ebrová, CC BY · taken in Saint-Georges · iNaturalist
Bird
Ani à bec lisse
Crotophaga ani
Photo credit
© Jan Ebr & Ivana Ebrová, CC BY · taken in Awala-Yalimapo · iNaturalist

Observations: GBIF and iNaturalist. Sources and credits

Getting there

Location

Sinnamary · Guyane

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crique Toussaint?+

Crique Toussaint is in the commune of Sinnamary, near the Pripri de Yiyi wetlands and Crique Canceler, just a few minutes from the town centre.

What facilities are at Crique Toussaint?+

The site has a car park, carbets, tables and benches, dry toilets and bins at the entrance. A large carbet is available for picnicking.

How do I get to Crique Toussaint?+

From the RN1, about 3 km from Sinnamary town centre heading toward Saint-Laurent, turn left at the crossroads signposted for the Saint-Élie track and Crique Toussaint, then follow the signs.

Is Crique Toussaint suitable for children?+

The creek is shallow in places, making it a good family outing, but it is recommended to keep an eye on children while swimming.