Maripasoula Travel Guide

 johnkebab Says:  I didn't stay here, though it is centrally located in the town, the building also houses a restaurant, shop and bar.In all honesty I think accommodation in Maripasoula is limited, as far as I saw there was only Dede's and another hotel/brothel called Tika, but I really... 

 johnkebab Says:  Walking around Maripasoula you'll find lots of little cafes to the side of the roads, the style ranges from every nationality that is working there, and is generally OK for filling a hole in the stomach. The only thing to be weary of is price, it can vary greatly from cafe... 

 johnkebab Says:  Nightlife being very limited in Maripasoula, we thought we'd give this place a try, you can hear the music from a while away, the building looks fairly new and well maintained, its also open air.On arrival, you basically find its a disco with a brothel attached, the music is... 

 johnkebab Says:  Basically, there are 2 transport companies in Maripasoula, both of them are owned by the same family, Cazal. One of the drivers is called 'Big Guy' and the other is his brother, we just knew him as Mr Cazal, they are always there when the plane lands at the airport and as... 

 johnkebab Says:  As always, safety is primarily a matter of common sense, don't wear jewelery, no big cameras round your neck, no overt display of wealth.In Maripasoula, there is a large underground network of gold smugglers, drugs, prostitutes and illegal immigrants working in illegal gold...