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Sunday Market in Cacao

Sunday, 12th of October

On the 12th of October a part of the team went to Cacao for visiting this beautiful village
and its Sunday market.

The village of Cacao is located on the Comté river South of Cayenne. Its population
mainly consists of Hmong farmers, refugees from Laos who were resettled in French
Guiana in 1977. These families have built a strong community in Cacao, turning a
difficult environment into a successful example of integration through agriculture and
solidarity. The Hmong maintain their traditions while contributing to the local economy
via farming and tourism.

On Sundays the village receives many visitors, even in spite of the long drive from
places like Kourou (about two hours), attracted by the variety of local and Asian goods,
including fruits, vegetables, spices and food (like pho soup and banana fritters). It’s also
a great place to connect with locals and experience the region’s vibrant atmosphere.

Three people smiling for a selfie with a view of a village in the background on a sunny day.
Gregory, Ana and Andrea with a nice view over Cacao village.
A view of the village of Cacao, showcasing the lush greenery, residential buildings with red roofs, and a blue sky filled with clouds.
A decorative planter featuring a relief image of two children in traditional attire, filled with green and red foliage, set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky.
A colorful wooden house with a red corrugated roof, adorned with a mural of tropical birds, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees under a bright blue sky.
Exterior view of a church in the village of Cacao, featuring a triangular roof, red and blue walls, and a cross at the peak against a backdrop of blue sky and white clouds.
A group of three people posing for a selfie in front of a colorful building with a sign that reads 'Église de la Paix' in Cacao, French Guiana.
In front of Cacao’s church.
A group of three people posing for a selfie at a vibrant Sunday market in Cacao, French Guiana, with colorful tents and stalls in the background.
On the market.

For lunch, we enjoyed the local food at the restaurant Bellevue, with stunning views over
the jungle.

Three people standing together outdoors against a backdrop of lush green hills and a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Bellevue view point.
A couple standing on a balcony overlooking a lush green landscape with clouds in the sky.
Grilled shrimp served on a plate with lettuce, a samosa, and garnished with onions and tomatoes, alongside a glass of water on a colorful table setting.
A panoramic view of lush green jungle vegetation under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds, taken from a raised vantage point.

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