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The Guianas

Shopping in The Guianas

  1. A

    Gadecoop

    If this is your only stop in South America and you are dying to buy handicrafts, try GADECOOP, a cooperative of Amerindian artists where proceeds go directly to the villagers; quality and prices are better here than elsewhere in French Guiana.

    reviewed

  2. Steenbakkerijstraat

    The French Guianese flock to Paramaribo to shop. Good quality clothing knock-offs from Levis to Gucci and pirated DVDs (illegal) can be found for exceptionally low prices along this street.

    reviewed

  3. Domineestraat

    The French Guianese flock to Paramaribo to shop. Good quality clothing knock-offs from Levis to Gucci and pirated DVDs (illegal) can be found for exceptionally low prices along this street.

    reviewed

  4. B

    AJC

    Offers the biggest selection of books and maps, including Institut Géographique National topographic maps.

    reviewed

  5. C

    Vaco Press

    Parbo's best bookshop sells publications in various languages and is the only reliable source for maps.

    reviewed

  6. D

    Hibiscus Craft Plaza

    You can find local handicrafts at Hibiscus Craft Plaza, in front of the post office.

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  7. E

    Maison de la Presse

    Carries French books, newspapers and magazines.

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  8. F

    Austin's Book Store

    Offers the widest selection of books and maps.

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