Roura is a coastal commune located in French Guiana, an overseas department and region of France situated in South America. It is bordered by Matoury and Montsinéry-Tonnegrande to the north, Kourou and Saint-Elie to the northwest and west, and Régina to the south and east.
The commune encompasses the town of Roura as well as the village of Cacao. It is characterized by significant protected natural areas, most notably the Kaw-Roura Marshland Nature Reserve. The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture and eco-tourism.