Located between the Caribbean and the Amazon, French Guiana is a very rich natural paradise, boasting a large reserve of protected animal species and carefully preserved areas of extreme beauty. French Guiana is also home to a colorful mix of different cultures. A homeland, a land of exploration and a land of slavery, can summarize the history of these beautiful lands that have left their marks in all sectors of today’s society.
If you decide to spend your holidays there, you should keep in mind that the encounters with authentic cultures, the observation of the birth of the leatherback turtles, the trips by canoe through the majestic rivers, etc. They will be part of some very entertaining days that you will never forget. If you decide to get to know the gastronomy of the area better, there is a fairly good selection of restaurants and dining rooms in different hotels in which they will offer you a series of different dishes to taste the varied flavors of such special lands. 
Most of the best restaurants are in Cayenne, which is the capital. In it you will find places to eat even Chinese and Vietnamese food. The regional specialties are:
– Caldo d’aoura : this dish is made with smoked fish, crab, prawns, vegetables and chicken. It can be served with the fruit of the forest trees.
– The forest provides a rich source of food, such as, the bale and the tapir. The meat of these animals is eaten as a stew and accompanied by rice and beans. 
When you leave the restaurant where you have eaten, remember that you must leave a 10% tip.