Chutes Voltaire
A cascading waterfall deep in the rainforest south of Saint-Laurent. Nearby hammock camps offer overnight stays, with howler monkey calls in the morning.
Chutes Voltaire lies in rainforest about 70 km south of Saint-Laurent. The falls cascade in a series of steps over granite, surrounded by primary forest. From the main road you take a long red-dirt track, which is best driven in a four-wheel-drive vehicle in the rainy season, and then walk to the falls. Nearby camps offer carbet huts with hammocks and simple meals, and many people stay overnight here, waking to howler monkey calls and birdsong. Road conditions and camp openings change often, so contact the camp to confirm before you set off.
Opening hours
Open all day (check road conditions in advance)
Nearby sights
- Saint-Jean Camp
- Albina
- Saint-Laurent Old Town
- Camp de la Transportation
- Maroni River Pirogue Trip
- Saut Sabbat
- Javouhey Hmong Village
- Mana