Ruined cells of penal colony on Ile Saint-Joseph, Iles du Salut (Islands of Salvation), French Guiana, Overseas department and region of France, French Guiana, South America

penal colony ruins french guiana nature vines shadows decay history plants rusted bars cells crumbling atlantic coast south america overgrown architecture incarceration isolation heritage exploration wilderness preservation tourism remnants historical site landscape tropical beauty abandonment wildlife environment sunlight texture prison natural takeover serene tranquil past legacy cultural heritage islands foliage nostalgia restoration adventure travel scenic hidden gems historical ruins abandoned