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Salvation Islands

There is an interesting legend behind the Salvation Island that makes this place an attraction to visit. Frenchman Henri Charriere was wrongly convicted of a murder in 1931. He was sent to the Salvation Island for life imprisonment where shark-filled waters lash the shores. He survived 12 years of horrific conditions and then escaped to Venezuela. A trip to this island brings his story to life. The buildings on the island have been converted to hotels and various other tourist facilities, and a wide range of wildlife now inhabits the island, including monkeys, agouti, and macaws. There is also a gift shop from where tourists can buy postcards stamped "Devil's Island."

Ilet la Mere

The lovely little monkeys are the main attraction at the beautiful little Ilet la Mere. It is an uninhabited island located about a 30-minute boat trip from Degrad des Cannes. These monkeys are gentle and jump on visitors’ shoulders and rifle through their bags. Tourists can click photos with the monkeys. Some of the other popular things to do on the island include swimming in the small beach, enjoying a picnic, and strolling around the walking trails. Tourists must bring their own food as the island has no such facilities.

Tresor Nature Reserve

Tresor Nature Reserve is located around 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Cayenne. The reserve boasts wildlife-rich marshes of Kaw covering thousands of square kilometers and includes a huge area of the Kaw ecosystem and is an excellent place to view black caimans, as well as an affluent variety of bird life such as scarlet ibis. Tourists can explore the wetlands using guided tours provided on local boats.