Introducing Cayenne
A crossroads of the Caribbean, South America and Europe, Cayenne is a city of variegated cultures surrounded by all the colors of the Caribbean. The streets are lined with colonial wrought-iron balconies, with louvered shutters painted in tropical pinks, yellows and turquoise. The vibrant markets and excellent Brazilian, Creole, French and Chinese restaurants make this town as pleasing to the belly as it is to the eye; you won’t want to be skipping any meals here. Outside the city center, a highway-ridden urban sprawl reminds you that you’re still in the 21st century.
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Last updated: Oct 20, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
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Re: suriname visa
by uulu10 03 September 2011
Visa cost in the moment 40 Euro in Cayenne and in Georgetown it is about the same price.
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RE: suriname visa
by markharf 02 September 2011
If you're going overland, get your visa in Cayenne or Georgetown. It's not difficult, but it's expensive for such a wee little country:…
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RE: suriname visa
by alanymarce 01 September 2011
So… where do you plan to be in South America? It’s a big continent (Paramaribo is closer to England than Ushuaia for example); you suggest…
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