Mana
A historic colonial village on the Mana River, founded by the nun Anne-Marie Javouhey. It has a wooden church and a peaceful riverside.
Mana lies on the Mana River about 50 km east of Saint-Laurent. It was founded in 1828 by Sister Anne-Marie Javouhey of the Congregation of Saint Joseph of Cluny. It was first established to resettle freed slaves, and it is one of the better-preserved old villages in French Guiana. The town has a brightly painted wooden church, the former convent site and a riverside landing. Boat trips on the Mana River reveal its mangroves. Mana is also on the way to the Awala-Yalimapo turtle beaches, so the two can easily be visited on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Javouhey Hmong Village
- Saut Sabbat
- Maroni River Pirogue Trip
- Saint-Laurent Old Town
- Camp de la Transportation
- Albina
- Saint-Jean Camp
- Chutes Voltaire