Day hiking in Guadeloupe (France)

About Guadeloupe (France)

From pristine jungle to endless beaches, the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe has a lot to offer. As a part of France, Guadeloupe has western infrastructure and it is generally safe to travel around the island. Another big advantage of Guadeloupe as a hiking destination is the accessibility of the rain forest. In other caribbean or South American countries, entering the jungle as a tourist by yourself might be risky. Sometimes the wildlife or flora might be dangerous, sometimes there might be a human threat, making the jungle only accesible with a local guide. In Guadeloupe, however, a tourist can safely explore the many trails crossing the Jungle. Furthermore, the city of Pointe-à-Pitre has a big international airport, with connections to a lot of North-American and European countries. The official language of Guadeloupe is French so it might be hard to communicate with the locals as an English speaker. However, in a lot of tourist-oriented businesses you'll find employees with a basic understanding of English.