It is often by taking this magical road that travellers discover the majesty of the tropical rainforest. The Route de la Traversée, which links the west coast to Pointe-à-Pitre, has become an attraction in itself, with picnic areas, hiking trails and ecotourism parks. Don't miss Guadeloupe Zoo at Parc des Mamelles. On weekends, the traffic is dense, so you have to go deeper into the forest to really enjoy its charm.