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Plateau des Mines

Saint Laurent du Maroni  >  French Guiana

The area is an access track to several quarries. It is now occupied by agriculture on the edge of primary forest.

Added* by Valentin Coustal
Most recent update 16 lokakuu 2025
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Description

Plateau des Mines is an important observation point in western Guiana. The trail mainly crosses large semi-open areas, mostly agricultural. The proximity of the primary forest also allows contact with associated species at the edge.

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Français: La zone est une piste d'accès a plusieurs carrières. Elle est aujourd'hui occupée par l'agriculture en lisière de forêt primaire. La zone est un point d'observation important de l'ouest guyanais. La piste traverse essentiellement de grandes zones semi-ouvertes en majorité agricoles. La proximité et la forêt primaire permet également de contacter des espèces associées en lisière.

Details

Access

To access Plateau des Mines, leave Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni from the south and take the D11. Drive for about 15 km along the road and you should see the quarries.

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Français: Pour accéder au site quittez Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni par le sud et prenez la D11. Roulez environ 15 km sur la route vous devriez appercevoir les carrières.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Plain

Conditions

Hilly , No shadow , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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