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Market · Caiena, Caiena
Marché de Cayenne
The central market of Caiena, with covered pavilions and stalls selling tropical fruit, spices, vegetables and fish, and the food stalls serving phô soup that have become a city tradition. It operates on market days in the morning.
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About Marché de Cayenne
The central market of Caiena is located on the market square known as Place du Coq, a few minutes from Place des Palmistes.
In the covered pavilions and surrounding stalls you will find tropical fruits, roots, vegetables, herbs, spices, peppers, fish and meat. There is also handicraft and souvenirs, such as basketry and wooden objects. Fresh fruit juices and cod fritters—the acras—are the most common snacks.
What most attracts visitors is the corner of Asian food stalls, where phô soup of Vietnamese origin is served; it has become a habit for Caiena residents at breakfast and lunchtime. Sit on the long benches alongside locals and order a bowl.
The market operates on market days, especially Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from early morning until the start of the afternoon. Days and hours can change; check before you go. Next door, the fish market receives the fishing boats.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to 1h30, allowing time for a juice or a bowl of phô.
Best time
Early in the morning on market days, when the stalls are full and the heat is still mild. Saturday morning is usually the busiest time.
How to get there
It is on the market square (Place du Coq), in the centre of Caiena, about a 10-minute walk from Place des Palmistes.
Tip
Bring cash, as not all stalls accept cards.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Marché de Cayenne
On which days does the Caiena market operate?
Mainly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from early morning until early afternoon. Days and hours may change; check before you go.
What to eat at the Caiena market?
The phô soup from the Asian stalls is the most famous. There are also fresh fruit juices, acras (cod fritters) and tropical fruits.
Does the market sell handicrafts?
Yes, there are stalls selling handicrafts and souvenirs, with basketry, wooden items and spices packaged to take away.
Do you need to bring cash?
It's a good idea to carry some cash, because not all stalls accept cards.