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The coastal plain

 
 

The coastal plain

The coastal plain The Aouara palm Awara stew is made using the pulp of the fruit from this palm tree. © JOUAN-RIUS-JACANA

Behind the mangrove, the coastal plain is the area of the savanna which boasts Aouara palm trees. The Guianese use the fruits of the Aouara palm trees to make a stew which has become the most traditional dish at Easter.

Other reasons to go

  1.   Landscapes

  2.   Coasts

  3.   Towns

  4.   Arts and culture

  5.   The fauna

  6.   Excursions

  7.   Parks and reserves