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15 Best Places to Visit in Guyana

Enticingly off-the-beaten-track, Guyana is a real hidden gem of South America.

With colonial influences including all of the Netherlands, Britain and France, some pretty post-colonial town centers and a wild and untouched backcountry that goes from mist-topped tepuis to wild virgin rainforests, it’s hardly surprising there’s so much to see and do.

Let’s have a look at the best places to visit in Guyana :

1. Georgetown

Georgetown, Guyana

The place where so many Guyanese come to shop, work and play is actually something of a shadow of its former self.

In fact, there’s no question that Georgetown’s golden age came with the height of the colonial powers here, a fact that its name – made in honour of England’s King George III – implies.

Miners, plantation builders, architects, statesmen and more all flocked to this corner of Demerara-Mahaica to play their part as the city went from Dutch to French to British rule, imbuing the town with the likes of Stabroek Market and whitewashed St George’s Cathedral as they went.

The Parliament Building is also worth a stop-off, while the national museum is a great place to get acquainted with local history.

Oh, and the Demerara Rum Distillery is a welcome break from the heritage!

Boat selling fruits and vegetables, Linden

For almost a whole century, the settlement of Linden has been Guyana’s primary mining hub, with thousands of prospectors and miners making their way to this tropical spot to pull bauxite from the hills that line the Demerara River.

Today, the history and development of this mining past is chronicled in the Linden Museum of Socio-Cultural Heritage in the centre of town, revealing the evolution of the place from tented outpost in the early 1900s to mechanised industrial center today – even if many of the shaft mines have now shut down.

Other travelers will want to make a beeline for Gluck Island on the Essequibo to the west, with its red howler monkeys, colossal lily pads and tropical bird watching.

3. Kanuku Mountains

Kanuku Mountains

The great peaks of Kanuku are divided in two by the long and winding water channels of the Rupununi River, separated into a duo of diamond-shaped highland regions that are both famed for their wealth of mammalian species and old growth forests.

It’s actually rather rare that travels will make their way this deep into the southern recesses of the nation, passing the tepui peaks of Potaro-Siparuni and traversing great stretches of savannah and lowland forest to get here.

Those who do come, however, can spy out the rare harpy eagle, giant otters in the riparian habitats and the colossal (though now rare) pirarucu fish.

Bartica, Guyana

Straddling the channels of the Essequibo River where it joins the meanders of the Cuyuni and gives way to the wilder, less inhabited heartlands of Guyana, Bartica was once known as the ‘Gateway to the Interior’.

It was a popular stop-off for prospectors and miners making their way to the far-flung gold and mineral dig sites that erupted by the bucket load between the mountains of Potaro-Siparuni in the last century, while today it still bustles with cargo barges and river-dwelling folk, all of whom happily hop between the town’s Brazilian eateries and clutch of bubbling local beer bars during the weekend.

5. New Amsterdam

New Amsterdam

Since its foundation in the middle of the 18th century, New Amsterdam – the regional capital of East Berbice-Corentyne – has flitted from Dutch masters, who held sway over the lowland plantations here from the citadel of Fort Nassau up the valley (the remains of which can still be visited today), to the British, who endowed it with ground-breaking sanitation laws and attracted the likes of Cesar Castellani (perhaps the most famous architect to grace Guyana with his work).

As testimony to Castellani’s influence, the masterful facades of the New Amsterdam Public Hospital still adorn the streets, while New Amsterdam’s trio of downtown strips pulses with marketplaces and light industry to boot.

6. Port Mourant

Port Mourant

Port Mourant is a small and welcoming little town on Guyana’s Atlantic coastal stretches, famed for its prolific output of cricketers (the sound of cork on willow is the usual backing track to daily life here!) and as the birthplace of the county’s revered ‘Father of the Nation’: Dr Cheddi Jagan.

The down-to-earth spot is also a great place to glimpse Guyana’s agricultural heartland, with famer’s markets touting fresh fruits straight from the fields.

A resident population of students add a youthful edge to the place, while the nearby urban center of Rose Hall is interesting in that it’s Guyana’s smallest town.

7. Kaieteur National Park

Kaieteur Falls, Kaieteur National Park

The jewel of the Potaro-Siparuni region is a vast and expansive protected area that rises and falls with the great bulwark ridges of the Guyana tepuis.

Dressed in thick, monkey-dotted, jaguar-stalked rainforests and covering a whopping 62,000 hectares, it’s hailed as the ecotourist hotspot for the country.

And while the biodiversity and untouched virgin woods are real pulls, the piece de resistance here is unquestionably the Kaieteur Falls.

Cascading a mind-blowing 226 meters down the escarpments of the Pacaraima Mountains, these dwarf both the Niagara and Victoria Falls alike, and cast plumes of tropical mist into the jungle airs all around.

Yes sir, a trip here is a must!

8. Orinduik Falls

Orinduik Falls, Guyana

Carving their way out of the rocks that roll out from the Pakaraima Mountains in the western reaches of Guyana, just on the border with Venezuala, the Orinduik Falls offer something a little different to the country’s great cascading cataracts that fall from the top of its tepui hills.

Visitors who make their way to these far-flung spots can enjoy a more up-close-and-personal experience, swimming in the plunge pools and hiking the ridges around the site, taking in the layers and terraces of rock as they go.

What’s more, the channels of the Ireng River offer up oodles more waterfalls along their courses, like the more remote Kurutuik Falls in the jungles to the north.

Essequibo River, Parika

Tin shack docks and streets of purring scooters form the heart of riverside Parika; a down-to-earth port town on the banks of the Essequibo.

At once gritty and welcoming, this gateway to the Essequibo Islands and river boat terminal is a fine place to sample the real, raw character of Guyana’s coast.

Don’t miss the buzzing market that erupts in the town each Sunday.

Haggling locals descend by their hundreds, flitting between the stacked stalls of bananas and coconuts, dubious parrot-sellers and fish emporiums.

Parika is also the jumping off point for Baganara Island – a well-kempt luxury resort island in the midst of the Essequibo waters.

10. Shell Beach

Shell Beach, Guyana

A salt-sprayed section of the Guyana Coast, where the Atlantic rollers meld with the Caribbean currents out at sea and mangroves sprawl and crawl along the sands to the shore, Shell Beach is unquestionably the most famous beach in the country.

But people don’t come to sunbathe and swim.

They come for the turtle nesting phenomena that occurs every year from late-March to late-summer, when sea turtles of all shapes and sizes – leatherbacks and hawksbills and olive ridleys and greens – flock to the shoreline to lay their eggs.

Heading here is also a great chance to see some of South America’s undeveloped coastline, where rustic villages and bamboo huts pepper the lagoons and the sand is fringed with wild stretches of jungle.

11. Mount Roraima

Mount Roraima

Arguably the most glorious of all the South American tepuis, sheer-cut Mount Roraima is a table top mountain that rises like a petrified oblong of chiselled rock, right on the edge of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana.

Largely unknown, the mountain is actually one of the most ancient geological formations on the planet, with its roots back in the Precambrian period more than two billion years ago.

It lurches vertically from the ground, soaring 400-meters straight up from the grasslands and woods below.

A challenge even for the most experienced hikers and mountain climbers, the top of the plateau here is a treasure box of natural wonders, with uber-rare pitcher plants and algae, reptilians and amphibians inhabiting the summit, untouched and unhindered by the predators in the flats below.

12. Iwokrama Forest

Iwokrama Forrest, Guyana

The Iwokrama Forest represents one of the last remaining swathes of pristine primeval rainforest on the planet.

It sits nestled in the very heart of the country, where the sheer-cut tepuis of the highlands give way to the tropical lowlands, feeding the verdant canopies with their countless arrays of glorious waterfalls and mountain streams.

The forest is famed for its soaring canopies (which hits heights of a whopping 30 meters in some sections), where oodles of endangered bats, harpy eagles, multi-coloured frogs and lizards all flit between the waxy boughs and the undergrowth.

Jaguars, giant armadillos and howler monkeys are among the curious beasts too, and travelers can opt to safari here across rope bridges and mud tracks from one of the few lodges that now pepper the river channels.

13. Kamarang

Kamarang Great Falls

Far-flung Kamarang in the depths of western Guyana comes shrouded by great swathes of old-growth rainforest.

The remote and largely inaccessible spot (the most popular way to get here is by private charter plane) was once just a humble Amerindian tribal settlement on the edge of the wild Pacaraima Mountains, which rise in stepped rock terraces and table-topped bluffs all over the region forming the bulwark of rock that is now the border with Venezuela.

Today, Kamarang is something of a boomtown, famed as the home of some of Guyana’s richest mineral and gold veins.

It’s also something of an up-and-coming tourist spot, with the uber-dramatic and largely unseen Kamarang Great Falls lurking amidst the jungles close by!

14. Fair View

Fair View, Guyana

Fair View is a tiny conglomeration of bamboo homes and stilted longhouses that rises from amidst the waxy canopies of Potaro-Siparuni – the wild and virtually unexplored hinterland that forms the very heartlands of Guyana.

Inhabited by welcoming Amerindian folk with a perennial smile, the spot was only connected to the rest of the country by road in 1992, meaning this one’s Makushi traditions and intimate connection with the Iwokrama woodlands that dominate all around are just about as raw and real as they come.

Travelers head here for up-close-and-personal cultural encounters, to hike Guyana’s primeval forests and to swim in the plunge pools of the Kurupukari Falls alike.

15. Anna Regina

Anna Regina

Indelibly clean and well-to-do, Anna Regina is a patchwork of whitewashed garden fences, pristine frontispieces and sun-splashed streets.

Fruit vendors line the roadways touting tangerines and mangos, while the Damon Monument – the town’s main historical attraction – pays homage to the martyred slave rebel who helped with revolts in Essequibo during the first half of the 19th century.

Anna Regina is also the base for hitting the resorts around Mainstay Lake, where charming cottages abut the water and mix with the earthy villages of indigenous Arawak folk beneath a canopy of palms.

15 Best Places to Visit in Guyana:

  • Kanuku Mountains
  • New Amsterdam
  • Port Mourant
  • Kaieteur National Park
  • Orinduik Falls
  • Shell Beach
  • Mount Roraima
  • Iwokrama Forest
  • Anna Regina

Worldly Adventurer

21 Unique Tourist Attractions You Can’t Miss in Guyana

By Author Steph Dyson

Posted on Last updated: 6th October 2023

When you hear the name “Guyana”, what do you think? 

  • Perhaps that it’s a place in Africa?
  • Maybe the location of the Jonestown massacre?
  • Or, well, not much?

Whichever it is, this English-speaking country (yes, really!) on the northeastern edge of South America is as surprising as it is under-the-radar. I’ve spent close to six years exploring South America but Guyana blew me away. 

It’s a place brimming with nature. While the Amazon jungle further south might be scientifically more biodiverse, around 80% of Guyana is covered in tropical rainforest, meaning that the opportunities for spotting elusive and, in some cases, giant wildlife are abundant. 

It’s also a country committed to sustainable tourism, meaning that you can visit safe in the knowledge that your trip is doing a little bit of good towards protecting a critical slice of global biodiversity. 

But, with visitor numbers only reaching some 280,000 annually, Guyana is also a country that you can also expect to share with few others. When I visited, I saw just two other groups of tourists in a two-week trip. 

A violet sunset reflects in a lake filled with giant water lilies in Guyana.

There’s a lot about this country that makes it unique, and these 21 things to do and tourist attractions that you can find in Guyana are just the tip of the iceberg….but they’re also a great place to start. 

Guyana tourist attractions: Natural wonders and striking landscapes 

1. admire the might of kaieteur falls.

While Angel Falls in Venezuela might take the title of world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall, and Iguazú Falls in Argentina might be the continent’s most famous, there’s another equally spectacular waterfall and landmark that few visitors have heard about: Kaieteur Falls. 

Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls

There’s a reason that Kaieteur Falls features on all itineraries to Guyana. Firstly, it’s the world’s largest single drop waterfall by volume, particularly during the rainy season (May through July) when it’s at its fullest. 

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But secondly, there’s no denying the drama of the setting. Tucked into the Guyanese interior and protected by a wall of thick rainforest, Kaiteur Falls is only accessible by a one-hour flight from the capital, Georgetown, or a two-day hike. 

As you arrive by air, flying over the falls for the ultimate in bird’s-eye views as the jungle undulates into the distance below, it’s hard to shake off the feeling that you’re in a real-life Jurassic Park. Although, probably without the dinosaurs…

2. Enjoy sunset from the waters of the Essequibo River at Baganara Lodge

In the language of one of the many Amerindian tribes still living here, Guyana translates as “land of many waters” and it’s a fitting description. 

A vast network of rivers snakes across the territory, with these waterways providing a necessary means of getting from the capital out into the interior and the many remote lodges that feature in any trip to Guyana. 

Sunset over the Essequibo River in Guyana.

A case in point is Baganara Lodge. Surrounded by jungle, it lies on a private 185-hectare island in South America’s third largest river, the Essequibo. This watery location means its top of the class when it comes to spots to watch the sunset in Guyana. 

As the day comes to a close, take a speedboat downriver to visit Parrot Island where thousands of yellow-crowned and orange-winged parrots arrive in a squawking, heaving mass at sunset to roost for the evening. 

Alternatively, kick back at the lodge where, cocktail in hand, you swim in the river’s warm waters as the sun dips behind the jungle canopy.

3. See the world’s largest lily 

Amateur botanists will want to head out to the calmer waters of Guyana’s lakes, where there’s a strong chance they’ll encounter the world’s largest water lily, the Victoria amazonica . 

In Guyana the sun glows along the tree-lined horizon and is reflected in a lake covered in giant waterlilies.

Growing up to six feet in diameter, the leaves of this water lily are able to support the weight of a baby ( there’s many photos to prove it ). 

But while their size is extraordinary, there’s another reason this lily pad is worth tracking down: as a result of pollination, its flowers change from white to red overnight.  

You can see the beginnings of this process at dusk, as the flowers begin to unfurl. One of the best places is near Rewa Eco-Lodge , where rare birds flit above the lily-strewn waters and baby caiman crawl out of the waters onto the lily pads to await their prey. 

4. Catch dawn breaking over the rainforest canopy

Early birds will find themselves at home in Guyana, where dawn is always a splendid affair. There’s no better place to experience the awakening of a new day than at the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, located just a short hike through the jungle from ATTA Rainforest Lodge in the very centre of Guyana. 

A fascinating tourist attraction, this rope walkway leads to a viewing platform in the rainforest canopy of Guyana.

Built into the treetops of the Iwokrama Reserve some 30 metres above the forest floor, the walkway is a series of viewing platforms connected by suspension bridges that provide the finest views across the jungle.  

As the sun lifts over the rainforest canopy, the hum and buzz of life recommences. Listen out for the sharp squawk of scarlet macaws overhead and the distant deep roar of the howler monkeys as they begin their morning song.

5. Climb a mountain for incredible rainforest views 

Guyana isn’t a country known for its long hikes, but there are still plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs here. 

Walking in the rainforest might rank as a hot and sweaty thing to do in Guyana, but it’s one that promises extraordinary rewards, particularly at the Awarmie Mountain, a trail accessed from the remote Rewa Eco-Lodge. 

Views of the jungle from the Awarmie Mountain, a tourist attraction in Guyana

A short, rocky path climbs up the side of Awarmie, a low mountain clad with jungle. When it finally emerges out of treetops, the trail has reached the open mountaintop, where boulders the size of cars are interspersed with thick grasses and every angle grants views for miles across the rainforest. 

Spend an hour or so relaxing here and you’ll find your patience rewarded; on our visit, pairs of red-and-green and blue-and-yellow macaws passed directly overhead, their resplendent feathers bright against the blue sky above. 

Guyana tourist attractions: Wildlife experiences

6. catch a glimpse of big cats in the wild.

Guyana is home to over 225 species of mammal and, thanks to the unspoilt nature of its interior, it’s a fantastic place to spot some of the continent’s most mesmerizing big-cat residents. 

Dirt highway through the Iwokrama Reserve at dusk

The jaguar is the largest of South America’s cat species and while sightings are rare, they’re not impossible. You’ve got a strong chance of encountering them in areas of primary forest across the country, particularly at dawn and dusk when they’re most active. 

You might also see the rarer puma, a smaller cat that prefers higher rocky terrain. Luck was on our side when I visited Guyana: we spotted a juvenile puma wandering across the road in broad daylight on the road through the Iwokrama Reserve. 

7. Hunt down the Goliath Birdeater, the world’s largest spider species

Arachnophobes look away: there’s one resident of the jungle that you probably don’t want to meet on your vacation. The Goliath bird-eating spider – named as such because it was allegedly once caught eating a hummingbird – is the largest tarantula on earth and about the size of a human fist. 

A frightening tourist attraction, a tour culminates in seeing a goliath birdeater tarantula crouched under the flashlight on the forest floor in Guyana.

Eagle-eyed rangers from Rewa Eco-Lodge managed the incredible feat of tracking their burrows down and you can trek into the jungle with them to encounter one of these enormous spiders. 

Luckily, while its venom poses a problem for small rodents, it’s less harmful for humans. If you can bear to get close enough, admire the harpoon-shaped hairs that cover its legs and which are used to attack predators. 

8. Help out with one-of-its kind black caiman research

Ever wanted to get close to a black caiman? While it’s probably not on everyone’s bucket list, catching a caiman alongside the crack team of researchers at Caiman House in the Rupununi is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

For ecotourists, this researcher shows a volunteer how to help with black caiman research in Guyana.

Officially one of the largest reptiles in the world, they can grow to over 15 feet in length and are a terrifying predator – at least for animals, not humans. While the species is listed as of least concern on the UN Red List, research into its lifespan and habits is limited.  

With the help of tourists, Caiman House have been steadily changing this. Since 2005, researchers have caught and registered over 700 black caiman – and you can get involved. 

A staff member at Caiman House on an expedition to capture a caiman for scientific research in Guyana

Head out at night onto the jet-black waters of the Rupununi with the researchers, who catch a caiman, bring it ashore to take 24 different measurements, before releasing it back into the water.

It’s a thrilling – and completely safe – experience and another way of seeing how your tourism dollars are boosting conservation efforts throughout Guyana. 

9. Paddle out in a dugout canoe or kayak

While speedboat is the transport of choice for the Guyanese people who live along the country’s rivers, there are plenty of slower means of getting around and appreciating Guyana’s spectacular nature.

Overlooking a lake from the front of a dugout canoe in Guyana.

At Baganara Lodge, you can take kayaks out onto a nearby narrow dyke that flows through the dense rainforest. Early morning along this waterway, it’s possible to catch sightings of red howler monkeys or hear the calls of toucans echoing across the forest. 

At Caiman Lodge, wooden canoes built in the traditional dug-out style can be paddled out onto a vast oxbow lake where otters play in the shallows and birds such as green kingfishers, Muscovy duck and the rare agami heron wait in the undergrowth on the lake-shore. 

10. Follow a local cowboy to find giant anteaters

One of the animals I was most keen to see in Guyana was another of the country’s most elusive giant species: the giant anteater.

Ecotourists have the chance to see a rare giant anteater on the grasslands of Guyana.

This shuffling creature, measuring up to seven feet from its long, sensitive nostrils to its brush-like tail, inhabits the plains of the Rupununi region.

What’s more, you’ve a fair chance of spotted roaming through the grasses hunting for ants and termites. 

Probably the best destination in Guyana to find it is in the private reserve grasslands of Karanambu Lodge .

Ride with this cowboy on a chestnut horse in the grasslands of Guyana.

In this part of the savannah, local cowboys demonstrate a knack for locating this giant beast and, on my trip, we came across two: one wandering the grasses beside the side of the road and another one sleeping beneath the shade of a sandpaper tree.

11. Learn about otter conservation at Karanambu Lodge

As you travel along the rivers through the jungle and the Rupununi grasslands in Guyana, it’s always worth keeping an eye on the water itself.

While caiman and capybara are frequent sightings along the river bank (particularly in the two dry seasons, February through March and September and October), one of the river’s most captivating residents is much harder to spot: the giant river otter. 

Two endangered giant river otters follow their keeper at Guyana's Karanambu Lodge - a fantastic tourist destination.

This endangered mammal is a truly unique creature to encounter on a trip to Guyana, where you may well see it fishing or playing near its holt. To learn more about the animal and the threats facing the species – which range from hunting to becoming a pet – there’s no better place to visit than Karanambu Lodge. 

The late Diane McTurk, the former owner of the lodge, received global acclaim for her work rehabilitating orphaned otters; and these are efforts that her nephew and his wife continue to this day. 

An otter with a fish in its mouth at Karanambu Lodge Guyana

Their lodge is an essential place to visit in Guyana because, by doing so, you’re supporting their efforts of education and conservation through the Rupununi region.

Better still, you may well get a chance to see one of these beautiful playful creatures as it’s being reintroduced to the wild.  

12. Go horseback riding through the savannahs of the Rupununi

In the deep south of Guyana, the Rupununi plains offer an alternate universe to the dense forests of the jungle that covers most of the country. Here, there are plenty of adventure activities for those wanting to appreciate the open terrain during their vacation. 

Horseback riding in the Rupununi in Guyana, one the must-do tourist attractions in Guyana, South America

At Waikin Ranch, a working cattle ranch, you can join the cowboys out in the fields by taking a ride on one of their working horses.

A canter out into the grasslands brings you to bush islands, patches of jungle in the middle of the open plains home to birds and mammal species, as well as picture-perfect places from which to watch the setting sun.  

13. Fish for the world’s largest freshwater fish 

There’s a reason anglers are flocking to Guyana and it’s thanks to the arapaima. Considered one of the world’s largest freshwater species fish, the arapaima can weigh up to 200 kilograms (well over twice the weight of an average adult male).  

Four people in a dugout canoe paddle over a lake.

While population sizes diminished rapidly over the past twenty years, the conservation actions of the guides and community at Rewa Ecolodge have brought the species back from the brink. 

The river now brims with arapaima and an unmissable thing to do while staying at the lodge is to head out by boat to fly-fish. Catch a whopper, pose for a photo and then, in the name of sustainability, throw it back into the water – fishing is on a catch and release basis after all. 

14. Spy the Guianan cock-of-the-rock’s mating dance

While mammals might steal the show when it comes to wildlife watching in Guyana, birders will find the country a veritable playground for discovering some of South America’s most beautiful species. 

A bright orange Cock-of-the-rock bird sits on a tree branch in Guyana attracting both tourists and a mate.

Across the country, leks are where the both sexes of the Guianan cock-of-the-rock gather for extravagant mating displays. Tangerine-coloured males show off their plumage to the females as part of a noisy and colourful courtship display, which takes place in March – although you can spot the birds congregating in these places throughout the year. 

One of the easiest mating grounds to find is at Kaieteur Falls, while other destinations in Guyana such as ATTA Rainforest Lodge also have access to leks. 

15. Find harpy eagles nesting 

The final of Guyana’s giant creatures can be found in the forests of Guyana. Named after the namesake creatures of Greek mythology, the harpy eagle is a truly staggering bird that measures over a metre in height.

It’s considered the heaviest and most powerful of all eagle species, particularly given that its claws are longer than those of a grizzly bear. 

This solitary tree is the home to a massive harpy eagle nest in Guyana.

Like the Guianan cock-of-the-rock, there are known nesting sites located across Guyana. ATTA Rainforest Lodge and a number of the other lodges across the country have access to harpy eagle nests where – with luck – you may find a female raising its young. 

Their nests are extraordinary, measuring over a metre in diameter and wedged into the treetops up to 40 metres above ground – roughly the height of a ten-storey building. To get a good look, be sure to bring your binoculars!

Guyana tourist attractions: History and modern life

16. spend a day in georgetown, guyana’s scruffy but charming capital .

While the country’s scruffy capital is certainly not the main appeal of Guyana, most visitors spend at least a day or two in Georgetown. Here, Guyana’s colonial past mingles with the dirty and noisy reality of any modern-day city. 

A church spire in Georgetown, Guyana

You’d be hard pushed to call Georgetown pretty, but there is a certain charm to its streets. In the centre of the city, faded wooden mansions look on as horse and carts carrying lumber trot nonchalantly across busy intersections filled with taxis and fearless motorbikes. 

The architecture here is one of the main points of interest. A wander through the city brings you to the most curious buildings, including the restored, Anglican St George’s Cathedral, which, painted white and built from wood, looks a bit like an iced cake. 

17. Stay in a historic lodge frequented by presidents and royalty

While in Georgetown, make sure you spend a night at Cara Lodge, one of the city’s most luxurious accommodations.

Like many of the historic buildings in the capital, it started life as a 19 th -century stately home for one of Guyana’s bourgeois families. 

Tourists in Guyana gather around a rustic table and chat over pieces of chicken.

Since its conversion to a hotel in the late 1990s, Cara Lodge now offers the perfect blend of history and modernity. Delicate verandas and polished hardwood floors have been preserved from the original building, while modern comforts (such as much needed AC) have been added to the hotel’s 34 bedrooms. 

However, part of the hotel’s appeal is its colourful history, which has seen it opening its picture-perfect doors to guests including members of the British royal family, as well as other dignitaries such as former American president, Jimmy Carter. 

18. Tour Guyana’s final remaining sugar cane plantation 

If there’s one thing you need to learn about Guyana before you visit, it’s the fact that this country is powered by rum. Drink it with chilled ginger ale or lime and be sure to complement its taste: it is a point of pride for the locals. 

Barges filled with sugar cane stalks are tied in the canal at one of Guyana's last sugar plantations.

But to learn about where it comes from, hop on a tour of one of just three still-functioning sugar cane plantations in Guyana. Established by Dutch colonisers, the Lenora and Uitvlugt plantation is the only one in the world to use a unique form of transportation for moving the sugar cane between the fields and the factory: punts. 

In fact, tourists get to board one too (transformed for passengers rather than sugar cane) as you float out along the canal system and you learn about a key part of the country’s colonial history. 

19. Take a sundowner on Guyana’s only highway 

Perhaps Guyana’s most unique feature is its lack of roads. Because of its vast network of rivers, boat travel has superseded over-ground transport, and, as a result, Guyana is home to just one highway – which, to this day, remains unpaved. 

Two men chat at a popular tourist attraction - a mobile roadside bar on the only highway in Guyana.

For a truly quirky thing to do in Guyana, stay at ATTA Rainforest Lodge, a charming hotel surrounded by the rainforest of the Iwokarama Reserve. Accessed by vehicle along the red dust of the highway, this lodge offers a singular sunset activity: a sundowner out on the road. 

While enjoying a chilled beer on a highway might not sound like much fun, it’s certainly a bizarre experience as staff from the lodge bring deck chairs and coolers of beer for you to sit out on the dusty road as the dusk falls. 

Avoid getting too relaxed, however: while the road is closed at night to traffic, you should still keep your eyes peeled for toucans in the treetops and big cats padding across the highway. 

20. Stay at one of the country’s indigenous lodges 

While the world debates the merits of tourism and how travellers can have a positive impact on the places they visit , the people of Guyana have been quietly proving how easy sustainable tourism can be.

Everywhere you go, eco-lodges operated by local indigenous people have been setting the standard for eco-conscious and socially responsible tourism. 

A brightly-billed toucan sits in a treetop against a cloud-filled sky in Guyana.

Check out Rewa Eco-Lodge , a 24-bed lodge deep in the jungle and run by the indigenous people of Rewa Village. Started thanks to a grant from Conservation International, this lodge is staffed by local community members.

Their ancestral knowledge about the habitats of animals and their behaviours make this an ideal place to learn about the rainforest and to catch sightings of many of its most evasive creatures. 

ATTA Rainforest lodge in the Iwokrama Reserve, a tourist attraction in Guyana

What’s more, the community has been involved in several initiatives to protect wildlife and the forest, meaning that by visiting, you’re supporting the conservation of over 350 square kilometres of virgin land from logging, mining and other environmentally-damaging industries. 

Guyana tourist attractions: Food and dining

21. tour bourda market and enjoy a guyanese feast at backyard café.

With a population encompassing cultures as varied as Indian, African and indigenous Amerindian, there’s no better to place to dive into this mix than with a tour of Bourda Market in Georgetown.

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Covering four blocks in the centre of town, this market spills out onto the roadsides, with a furore of noise as stall owners heckle passers-by.

Products on sale include everything from everyday vegetables to fruits you’ve never seen before in your life and questionable looking bottles of brown sludge that claims to cure impotence. 

An unforgettable thing to do in Georgetown is to explore the market accompanied by local chef Delven Adams, who introduces you to vendors as you buy ingredients for lunch and sample local dishes such as dhal and fresh coconut water mixed with rum. 

In Guyana a man adds rum to a coconut to create a popular local drink.

Back at his restaurant, the Backyard Café , the day’s shopping is transformed into a spectacular display of local Guyanese dining. Highlights include baked fish rubbed with garlic and herbs and delicious fruit juices – again, infused with rum if you want!

My trip to Guyana was in partnership with the Guyana Tourism Board and Wilderness Explorers . As always, my opinions (and absolute LOVE of Guyana) are all my own.

Wednesday 8th of June 2022

When we visited Guyana in 2013, there were no books or guides, there was literally nothing available to help with planning the trip. I found a forum where a gentleman recommended Wilderness Explorers. We contacted them and they did absolutely fantastic job helping us with planning based on our budget and the things we wanted to do. It was an unforgettable experience! I'm glad you got to visit this beautiful country as well.

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Thanks Anya! I had such a great time with Wilderness Explorers and now know the owners very well. They're an absolutely brilliant company and do a fantastic job of sharing what is one of South America's hidden gems! Steph

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wow such an amazing place to visit I will be travelling to Guyana just to visit this places

Have a great time! Steph

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I left Berbice Guyana 45 years and I visited seldomly. In 2019 I there to spend 3 months, but spent 1 year instead due covid-19. I also went in 2121 to attend my mother's funeral. guyana was and is greatly improved and I am preparing to go back and live. Some of scenes I am aware of because I served in the Guyana Defense Force in the 60s and 70s. I always told my American friends how beautiful Guyana is see you soon.

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Looking for things to when we arrive for our family reunion in July...This has been most helpful...Thank you!!!

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You're welcome! Steph

Tuesday 23rd of March 2021

I was born in Guyana I left 42 years ago. I am amazed at the beauty of Guyana I am now about to retire and looking forward to enjoy these place . It is truly an amazing land to visit and widen your horizon . I toured Europe the Middle East and most of the USA .My heart is still in Guyana.

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Wonderful! It's such a lovely country! Steph

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Guyana is one of the most adventurous, raw, and serene countries in South America. And it goes without saying that there are so many fun things to do in Guyana!

I spent 10 days in Guyana and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! But what exactly is there to do, and what are the best places to visit in Guyana?

This guide will cover 15 incredible Guyana tourist attractions, from simple day trips to more adventurous excursions in the savannah and rainforests.

Whether you’re a nature lover, a history buff, or just looking for a new place to explore, I guarantee you’ll find something on this list of top things to do in Guyana.

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THINGS TO DO IN GUYANA – OVERVIEW

Let’s start this what to do in Guyana guide with all the essentials you should know about the country, like the country’s location, the best time to visit, and more.

WHERE IS GUYANA ?

Guyana is located in the northeastern part of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, between Venezuela, Suriname, and Brazil. The country is about the size of Idaho, and its capital city is Georgetown.

Other than being the only English-speaking country in South America, it’s covered by 80% of tropical rainforest which means it’s a stunning place to visit.

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HOW TO GET AROUND GUYANA ?

Guyana has a lot of forests and several waterways, making it difficult (and expensive) to get around.

Transfers between locations are infrequent, and you’ll have to use charter planes (typically departing from Georgetown’s Eugene F. Correia International Airport), 4X4 vehicles, and boat excursions.

In addition, in Georgetown, there is a minibus system that covers routes between the capital to Lethem as well as other destinations.

That being said, and because traveling in Guyana is so difficult, guided tours and excursions are the most convenient method of transport.

A reputable tour company can assist with the planning of a trip and I’ll go into more detail about this below.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT GUYANA ?

The best time to visit Guyana is between late August and late September or in February and March.

The reason for this is that the rainy season has already ended, everything is lush and green, and most Guyana tourist attractions will be open.

There are two rainy seasons in Guyana to be aware of and they are mid-April to the end of July and mid-November to January.

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Basically, to discover all of the best places to visit in Guyana, it’s recommended to book a multi-day excursion with a tour company.

I personally traveled with Wilderness Explorers , one of the most reputable adventure tour companies in the country.

They have many different tour packages to choose from with the option to customize your itinerary the way you like it.

Wilderness Explorers offers different tours from the “Rewa, Rainforest, and Kaieteur Explorer” to the “Guyana Nature Experience” which covers the most impressive Guyana highlights.

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GUYANA FACTS

Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America that receives approximately 4,000 visitors each year, which is the same amount Machu Picchu receives in one day!

It’s safe to say that you won’t experience any crowds or over-tourism here.

Another one of the interesting Guyana facts is that it’s a country with diverse ethnicity and cultures.

It has a rich architecture that reflects its British colonial past and cuisine with various influences from other parts of the world such as East India, Portugal, and China.

A famous dish in the country is “Seven Curry” which is cooked with mashed pumpkin, curry powder, and brown sugar, among other ingredients, and served with rice or roti.

Guyana is home to the longest single-drop waterfall in the world, Kaieteur Falls, which is a whopping 226 meters tall.

Apart from that, cricket is the most popular sport in Guyana. The Guyanese enjoy playing softball cricket, beach cricket, as well as football.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The currency is the Guyanese Dollar and $1 USD is the equivalent of $207 GYD.

I recommend withdrawing cash from an ATM when arriving at the airport or exchanging currency before leaving your home country as you won’t find many ATMs outside of the cities.

Guyana is a beautiful country with friendly locals everywhere you go and you’ll enjoy a tropical climate.

While there is limited WiFi and internet service, the country is an up-and-coming eco-tourism destination.

With plenty of bugs and insects, spiders, mosquitos, and flies, Guyana is not for the faint-hearted.

But, those who venture to Guyana South America, and can deal with the bugs, will be rewarded with an unforgettable life experience.

In regards to the visa on arrival, it’s free for tourists coming from North America, Australia, and Europe and you’ll be able to stay up to 90 days.

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Guyana is filled with an abundance of natural beauty and it has a lot to offer when it comes to travel destinations.

Whether you want some time in nature or want to explore the bustling capital city, there is something for everyone.

Here is your complete guide on 15 unmissable things to do in Guyana!

EXPLORE GEORGETOWN

Georgetown is full of life and I recommend wandering around and visiting the markets in town, especially Bourda Market and Stabroek Market, 2 of the best things to do in Georgetown Guyana.

Of course, don’t miss out on delicious food like Pepperpot, Metemgee, and the Seven Curry.

After the market, make sure to visit St. George’s Cathedral, another one of the top Guyana places to visit that is worthy of including in your itinerary.

Apart from that, you should know that Guyana was originally colonized by the Dutch in the 1600s and later became a British colony, and you can visit several museums here to learn about its history such as The Guyana National Museum and The Museum of African Heritage.

Below are some of the must-do things in Georgetown:

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  • Buy a fresh coconut from Buddy – located next to the Bourda Market, Buddy has been selling coconuts here for 50 years
  • Try the puri at Tony’s Puri Shop
  • Visit the Manatees in the National Park
  • Sunset river cruise on the Demerara River

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NAPPI CREEK & KANAKU MOUNTAINS

Nappi Creek and Kanaku Mountains are located in the very southwest corner of the country, boasting some of the most unique Guyana tourist attractions.

To get here, you’ll first have to fly to Lethem just a short 1-hour flight from Georgetown with Trans Guyana Airways.

From Lethem Airport it’s a 1.5-hour drive and you’ll take a 4×4 transfer across the savannah to reach the Nappi Creek trailhead which leads deep into the rainforest in the Kanaku Mountains.

It’s an easy to moderate 2-hour hike along the creek to where you’ll reach the campsite at the Aquarium Pool which is a scenic natural pool that is formed at the bottom of a small waterfall with rock jumping spots.

Spend the afternoon swimming in the natural pools, trying your luck at catching some fish, enjoy a BBQ dinner cooked on an open fire, and then sleep in a hammock under a tarp-covered campsite.

The following morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast before hiking for 2-hours to a panoramic viewpoint that overlooks the savannah and the Kanaku Mountains.

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VISIT CAIMAN HOUSE FIELD STATION & LODGE

The Caiman House Field Station is a research and conservation center that focuses on projects along the Rupununi River. The Field Station is home to several projects like building classroom libraries in all three villages.

It’s one of the best things to do in Guyana since you’ll have the opportunity to meet local craftspeople like the Wabbini builders, who create village jobs and bring income to the village.

Apart from that, you can also participate in a field study of the Black Caiman, which is the largest of the alligator family and an endangered species.

You will observe the capture from a boat and even get the opportunity to assist in data collection.

The Caiman House is definitely worth the trip and it’s a unique way to improve Guyana’s future among locals.

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BOAT TRIP ON THE RUPUNUNI RIVER

Another of the unmissable tourist attractions in Guyana is taking a boat trip on the Rupununi River.

It’s such a beautiful experience as you’ll be able to spot wildlife in abundance such as Giant Otters, Jabirus, Bat Falcons, King Vulture, Howler Monkeys, and White-necked Jacobins.

Just like me, you may not have heard of these species before, right?

Apart from that, the boat will cruise up along the riverbanks so that you’ll get a chance to bird-watch and see some monkeys jumping and swinging around the treetops.

It’s hard to find more unique Guyana places to visit when visiting!

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STAY AT PAKARAIMA MOUNTAIN INN & ENJOY SOME ACTIVITIES

Pakaraima Mountain Inn is situated in the stunning Aranaputa Valley, one of the places to go in Guyana. Experience authentic hospitality and interesting stories from the host Charles, his lovely wife, and his son Sebastian.

The Pakaraima Mountain Inn is a family-owned business nestled right in the Pakaraima mountains.

It’s a great place to take a deep breath and relax from the fast pace of life as well as experience the authentic hospitality Guyana has to offer.

You’ll be far away from civilization and surrounded by large savannah and green hills, and that alone is worth coming for.

The food is fantastic, of course, just like anywhere else in the country, and the hosts couldn’t be any more friendly.

Some fun-fuelled activities when staying at Pakaraima Mountain Inn include:

  • Travel upstream on the Jolly Otter Pontoon
  • Enjoy some cold beers and a swim in the river
  • Wildlife watching along the river banks
  • Cruise through the valley in a Unimog ex-army truck

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IWOKRAMA CANOPY WALKWAY & RAINFOREST

The Iwokrama Canopy Walkway is located near the southern border of the Iwokrama Reserve in Guyana’s southwestern interior.

There are four suspension bridges that lead to three different platforms, with the highest reaching point of more than 30 meters above ground level.

After exploring the Iwokrama Rainforest and Canopy Walkway, enjoy a comfortable stay at Atta Rainforest Lodge.

One of Guyana’s must-see birds, the Crimson Fruitcrow may be viewed from the area around the lodge and it’s also home to a large and growing family of Black Curassow that frequently passes through.

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SPOT THE COCK-OF-THE-ROCK

Within the Iwokrama Rainforest, take a short trail to a nesting site to see the amazing Guianan bird, the Cock-of-the-rock.

Cock-of-the-rocks are found in the highlands of South America and are one of the most strikingly beautiful birds in the world.

Males have a bright orange crest and are very territorial, making them one of the most interesting birds to observe. They are also known for their loud calls, which can be heard for miles around.

If you’re lucky enough to spot a Cock-of-the-rock in the wild, you’ll be treated to one of nature’s most incredible sights.

These birds are truly magnificent creatures and are well worth seeking out on your trip to Guyana.

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EXPLORE THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY OF SURAMA

Surama is located in the center of Guyana, and the village is encircled by the forest-covered Pakaraima Mountains.

The locals in Surama are predominantly Macushi indigenous people and the Surama Eco Lodge, where I stayed and where you should stay, is managed and maintained by the whole community.

Needless to say, you’ll be transported into a new, totally different world.

Wander around the village, go for a short hike across the savannah, and take a boat ride on the Burro Burro River to discover the astonishing wildlife in the region.

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VISIT REWA VILLAGE & REWA ECO LODGE

Rewa Village is located on the border between North Rupununi and South Rupununi, where the Rewa River enters the Rupununi River.

Rainforests and mountains surround the area and it plays home to a variety of animals.

Rewa Eco-Lodge was a community-founded project built in 2005 and since then they have established a sustainable eco-tourism business.

The lodge is located on the river bank overlooking the Rewa River, with tables and chairs available for relaxing while sitting near the water, and a restaurant serving up some very delicious Guyanese cuisine.

I really liked my spacious bungalow as it was clean and airy, and it came with bed netting, a hammock on the deck, a work desk and wardrobe, and a private outdoor bathroom.

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OBSERVE THE ARAPAIMA IN OXBOW LAKES

After a beautiful night in nature at Rewa Eco-Lodge, get on a boat and go for a short ride to the opposite bank of the Rupununi River.

Following a fifteen-minute walk from the boat, you’ll arrive at the incredible Lily Pond, one of the many Oxbow Lakes.

The beautiful environment is enhanced with a wooden deck that extends over the pond, allowing excellent views of the Victoria Amazonica, the world’s biggest waterlily, and Guyana’s national flower.

Also in the Lily Pond lives the Arapaima, the world’s largest-scaled freshwater fish which are abundant in many of the lakes. They can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 440 pounds!

You can also spot other wildlife such as the Black Caiman, and various species of birds.

Besides the wildlife, the Lily Pond is a great location for sunset overlooking the pond from the wooden deck.

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HIKE TO THE SUMMIT OF AWARMIE MOUNTAIN

The Awarmie Mountain range is located in the Rupununi area, just a short boat ride away from Rewa Eco-Lodge where most people begin their journey.

You’ll start the trip with a 40-minute boat journey to the foot of the mountain, and if you’re lucky enough, you’ll get the chance to meet the local Makushi people in the village on the way to the trailhead.

The hike to the summit of Awarmie Mountain takes about 1.5 hours. It’s not a technical hike, but the trail is steep and the humidity can be very evident.

On the way, you’ll be able to see several different species of birds, some of which are only native to Guyana.

When you reach the top you’ll be rewarded with extensive panoramic views across the rainforest, savannah, and the Rupununi River.

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SEE THE GOLIATH BIRD-EATING SPIDER

When you’re in the Rewa region, another one of the most adventurous (or scary) things to do in Guyana is observe the Goliath bird-eating spider, the biggest spider in the world.

The term “bird-eating” came from an early 17th-century copper engraving that shows one of them eating a hummingbird.

That being said, it’s unusual for the Goliath Bird-eating Spider to capture birds, despite its name. They mostly feed on rodents, frogs, toads, lizards, and even snakes in the wild.

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VISIT KAIETEUR FALLS

Kaieteur Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world and you can easily understand why it’s one of the best places to visit in Guyana.

Kaieteur Falls is the longest single-drop waterfall in the whole world, 226 meters to be exact!

This waterfall is located within the Kaieteur National Park, and not only is it a stunning sight to see but it’s also home to many different animals.

In fact, the high humidity levels and the continuous spray from the falls make it the perfect environment for bladderwort, bromeliad, and yellow-eyed grass birds, among others.

Apart from that, you’ll have the opportunity to see golden frogs, Cock-of-the-rock, and even a jaguar if you’re lucky! Simply put, it’s a paradise for tourists and locals alike!

Make sure to have your camera at the ready and bring your best lenses for landscape photography because Kaieteur Falls is one of the most outstanding sights you’ll see in your lifetime!

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TRY THE WORLD-FAMOUS EL DORADO RUM

Over 300 years ago, El Dorado Rum was first distilled in Guyana.

This rum quickly became one of the most prestigious rums in the world due to its unique flavor profile, and the locals are VERY proud of it.

In fact, El Dorado won 8 consecutive awards for the world’s best rum, and you can find it pretty much everywhere in the country.

I recommend visiting a distillery to sample all the different versions like the 5-year, 12-year, 15-year, and 21-year bottles.

Apart from that, some limited editions exist, such as the El Dorado 50 Years Grand Special Reserve Rum, which is worth over $3,000.

Today, El Dorado Rum is still produced in Guyana and is enjoyed by rum lovers all over the world.

Thanks to its unique flavor profile, El Dorado Rum is truly a one-of-a-kind spirit and you’ll definitely want to try it when you visit.

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BECOME A RANCHER AT WICHABAI RANCH

Last but not least on this list of awesome things to do in Guyana is visiting the Wichabai Ranch and learning how to become a rancher.

Wichabai Ranch offers a full 4-day program full of activities that you have certainly never done before.

First things first, settle in with Justin and Erin, two lovely hosts at the ranch, and learn new skills on your very first day.

Here, you can live out your wildest cowboy dreams; become a South American Vaquero by cracking a bullwhip, lassoing a cow, collecting the cattle, tracking a jaguar, practicing leathercraft, grating cassava, and maybe riding a wild bull!

You will also go to a nearby village to work with Cassava and place a camera trap to capture footage of wild animals in their natural habitats like jaguars, monkeys, caiman, and even anteaters.

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MORE CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA TRAVEL GUIDES

  • Mexico: 4 Week Mexico Itinerary
  • Guatemala:  2 Week Guatemala Itinerary
  • Cuba: 10 Day Cuba Itinerary
  • Peru: Backpacking Peru – 3 Week Itinerary
  • Bolivia: Things To Do In Bolivia
  • Brazil: 2 Day Rio De Janeiro Itinerary
  • Argentina: Things To Do In Argentina
  • Chile: Things To Do In Chile

FINAL THOUGHTS – PLACES TO VISIT IN GUYANA

So there you have it – 15 awesome activities and Guyana things to do that are not to be missed on your trip!

I hope you find this guide helpful and will enjoy these great experiences as much as I have.

From visiting the Oxbow Lakes to eating delicious food in Georgetown to spotting incredible flora and fauna in Kaieteur Falls, there is something here for everyone.

If you have any questions, please comment below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

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Since 1956, Banks Breweries Limited, in what was then known as British Guiana, has been producing a unique brew…Banks Beer. Created from malted barley, pure artesian well water, hops, rice and yeast under the most stringent quality control processes, this beverage produced locally remains “Brewery Fresh” and its quality is second to none. A 2018 Monde Selection Gold Medal Winner for Quality, Banks Beer is today a symbol of pride in Guyana and continues to captivate the taste of beer lovers at home and abroad. The recent modernization of the Brewery and Beer Bottling Plant has placed Banks DIH Limited among the best and most modern breweries in the Caribbean in terms of technological development.  And when it comes to quality…Banks Beer continues to be rated internationally as one of the best in the world! Over the years Banks DIH Limited experienced a continuous increase in demand for its malted products and committed an investment of $4.5 Billion Guyana Dollars towards a new and expanded state of the art Brewery and Beer Bottling Plant. KRONES AG, a German company, was chosen as the main equipment supplier given their superb record for reliability, durability and technological innovations. The expanded Brewery and […]

The South Rupununi Safari

The Outdoors, Adventure and Fun The South Rupununi Safari now in its 6th year is an annual 4 x 4 convoy of vehicles which takes place annually in November. The convoy takes off from Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown through the mining town of Linden and ends at Achiwuib Village in Region Nine. Organised by Rainforest Tours, the Safari is normally a six-day trip, moving through Regions Four, Nine and Ten and in the process touching 10 Amerindian Villages where you get to spend some time and experience their way of life and culture. Safari participants will usually make donations to each of the villages that they pass through. The South Rupununi Safari offers an ideal opportunity for persons to experience the outdoors, have fun and adventure, while crossing rugged mountainous terrain, rivers and waterfalls and  discover the picturesque beauty of miles of savannahs and explore little known places south of Guyana’s interior. Venturing into Guyana’s most remote terrain is not an easy task, whether you are crossing the Rupununi River, camping in the open or driving for miles in the flat savannah lands that is teeming with flora and fauna. The South Rupununi Region has some of the most […]

Community Tourism

Karasabai in Focus Across Guyana, there exists a number of sparsely populated settlements and Amerindian Communities over a massive area of land that encompasses rainforests, wetlands and savannahs in some of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. The Indigenous Communities are small villages of 250 to 1,500 people who rely mainly on subsistence farming and the overwhelming concern is unemployment. Many men migrate to earn an income in extractive industries like gold mining and timber harvesting. In some Communities, the migration rate is as high as 80%, and there is a desperate need for alternative income. Tourism has become the largest and fastest growing industry, in terms of the number of people it employs. Eco-tourism is also more importantly a sustainable and green industry, that helps to preserve not only the eco-systems, but also the indigenous culture as well. Community Tourism provides the unique opportunity for Indigenous Communities to own and operate their own business as a Community. Each Indigenous Community owns their own lands which they manage and administer through their elected Village Councils. The income made from Tourism goes directly into the Communities to assist with development and conservation. Community Based Tourism (CBT) is described as […]

Leveraging Our Strengths to RealiSe Tourism’s True Potential

By: Brian Mullis Like many of my peers I feel lucky to have come of age and “learned” how to travel in the pre-smartphone era. This was the era when locals were pretty much always happy to see you, it was easy and even expected to get lost even with the best of maps, nobody wasted time on selfies or insta-anything, and the delight of experiencing new destinations that were uniquely different from your home country was welcomed, celebrated, something special. Today, in the age of overtourism we’ve consumerised, homogenised and stretched tourism beyond its natural balance. Like most complex issues in travel and tourism, there is no easy solution here. The New Currency in Tourism is Authenticity An increasing number of travellers are seeking out authentic nature, cultural and adventure experiences. They are looking to immerse themselves in experiences beyond the surface level in order to reach a much deeper level of intimacy with the people they meet and the places they visit. Fortunately, this is not something that can easily be consumerised or homogenised. It is also something that’s not readily accessible except in unspoiled destinations like Guyana. The wealth of natural and cultural heritage in Guyana is […]

Winslow Craig – Guyana’s Sculptor Extraordinaire

By Lola Chan-a-Sue Winslow Craig is a Guyanese sculptor whose natural talent manifested at an early age and blossomed with formal training at the ER Burrowes School of Art in Georgetown. He works in many media, like metal, wood, and bronze, and is known for his invention of a new medium for sculpture: “sawdoue” an amalgam of sawdust and glue which is placed on steel. Today, Mr. Craig is a lecturer in art at the University of Guyana and his work can be found in private collections through the region, in Guyanese institutions and international collections from New Zealand (Retribution II), China (The Unseen Helper) and Belize (Cutting Edge and The Watcher).  He was also commissioned by Cable and Wireless to create a trophy for its 2000 Cricket Series, which was titled Willow and Leather. Born in the Kappawarri Creek of the Essequibo River in 1967, Mr Craig began sculpting from an early age. Of part indigenous heritage, he was influenced by his father, who was a woodsman and woodworker, to begin whittling. He sold his first piece at age seven for the sum of $20. Nonetheless, his plans for the future focused on his becoming a gold-miner until a […]

Exploring Guyana

Where Nature and Wildlife Thrive By Kevin Hand I confess I knew nothing about Guyana until my friend PJ asked me what wildlife he might encounter on a visit. I looked into this and realised there was a lot to see, and that the percentage of rainforest here was larger than any other country I knew of. As I run wildlife holidays, for educational charity the ACE Foundation, I thought it could be a great destination – so I offered to join him! As it seemed difficult for us to book directly with the lodges and co-ordinate transport, I arranged to meet Tony Thorne from Wilderness Explorers at the British Bird Fair, along with Claire Antell and Wally Prince. They were very helpful, and together we came up with a plan. As we were spending quite some money on getting to Guyana, we decided to spend as long as possible, adding a few days in Georgetown at the start, to get acclimatised and to learn more about the country. This was great, there was so much to see and do. The Walter Roth Museum proved a great introduction to Amerindian culture, and outdoors there was a lot more ‘nature’ than […]

Dr Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Guyana and West Indies Cricket Icon – A Man of Outstanding Numbers If numbers had an owner it would be Shivnarine Chanderpaul. This Guyanese batting legend, born and raised in the rustic countryside village of Unity on the East Coast Demerara, has fashioned a cricketing career that is a statistician’s delight. When he started his international cricketing career as a frail 19-year-old in March 1994 against England at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground at Bourda, there was optimism that this humble son of a fisherman, who had dominated Guyana’s Youth Cricket and had captured the attention of an entire nation, was destined for greatness. He cracked a classy 62 runs from number six making his debut for the West Indies in front of his home crowd, batting in an almost inverted right-angle position to announce his arrival on the global cricketing stage. There would be a major transformation in his batting stance over the ensuing two decades. It became ridiculously side-on, but what remained constant was an insatiable appetite for batting, a deep desire to always score runs and a proclivity for thriving under pressure making him a linchpin in the West Indies middle order. Such admirable traits, typified by […]

Indeed The Biggest Party in Sport

By: Avenash Ramzan “CPL T20 Cricket has been exceptionally well received in Guyana with fantastic crowd support where the local fans demonstrate their passion for cricket and show their national colours and unending vocal support for the local home based franchise – the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The CPL T20 League has been promoted across the Caribbean as the ‘Biggest Party in Sport’ with fierce competition between the various Teams to win the coveted Finals and put their hands on the CPL Trophy and Prize Money. For the 2018 CPL Tournament, Guyana – on the cusp of major oil wealth, was chosen as the destination for the Playoff Games to the Finals for the first time in the six-year history of the CPL. Guyana is a Cricket mad country and this was just reward for its people, who from time immemorial, have embraced the game of Cricket like no other. Cricket is fully imbedded in their psyche as the national sport, a favourite pastime and most important a unifying force. The utterances of Chief Operations Officer of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Pete Russell, could not have been more apt, precise and truthful. “We are delighted to be able to […]

The Undiscovered Jewel – Guyana

I have lived in Ecuador, South America for 32 years and have travelled the continent extensively. One destination that retains an inexplicable calling is Guyana. Having published arguably the two most important coffee-table books on the country, I have been privileged to have travelled its length and breadth by road, boat and helicopter. The continent’s only English-speaking country, Guyana is virtually pristine and rich in biodiversity including a ‘full house’ of the South American giants. An undiscovered jewel it is, with good reason, a firm favourite in our suite of expeditions. Pete Oxford Expeditions is proud to jointly lead many trips with the Oceanic Society, a USA based conservation NGO, the first in the states to be dedicated to ocean conservation. This was no exception and after assembling the group at Georgetown’s colonial Cara Lodge, we headed out the following morning in our privately charted Cessna caravan aircraft to land at Guyana’s most iconic destination – Kaieteur Falls. This stunning Waterfall, set in the wilds of a pristine forest is the world’s highest single-drop Waterfall, several times higher than Niagara at 741 feet. With a choice of spectacular lookout points and no barriers whatsoever the experience transports the visitor back […]

Iwokrama the Green Heart of Guyana

Where Images and Stories are Waiting to be Told The old adage, a picture is worth a thousand words, holds true – the best photographs are often the ones that tell a story. With so many famous places featured quite often, it can feel like there’s nowhere new to discover, and no new stories to be told. That’s one reason Guyana is special. There are few places that have the combination of so much understated beauty as Guyana, and few as captivating and beautiful as Iwokrama. Indeed, Iwokrama is much more than just a rain forest. It is a sustainably utilised forest poised in the centre of the country, earning it the title: “The Green Heart of Guyana.” The rain forest has many ‘moods’ that can be observed throughout the day. Personally I have always found dawn to be the most pleasant time. In the early morning, the soft, yellow light plays with the greens of the trees, while the air is cool and crisp. As the sun rises, the diverse and intricate melodies of birdsongs blend with the eerie calls of Howler Monkeys and soft rustling as the forest life stirs. Planning to take photos in the forest? The […]

A Rich Dutch Heritage and the Essequibo River

The Essequibo River region is a treasure trove of Guyana’s Dutch heritage. This area was a major trading region over two hundred years ago when Guyana was a Dutch colony. With the unyielding search for the lost city of El Dorado with all its promise of gold and riches, the Dutch were heavily challenged by the other colonial powers in their fight to conquer and claim Guyana. The heritage of this colourful past is very evident today and there are many citadels of the Dutch legacy still very evident and woven into the fabric of today’s Guyana. All across the coastline, the mighty Sea Wall stands tall as a bastion of our security as it struggles after decades to keep out the raging Atlantic Ocean and its ferocious waves especially at high tide from flooding our coastal zones. There are a number of Dutch Forts and Chimneys which are very evident as you move around the country. In addition, there are hundreds of Dutch names among our populace over generations through their descendants and attached to iconic structures such as Stabroek Market and names of villages such as Schoonord, Uitvlugt, Vergenoegen and Beterverwagting and streets like Vlissengen Road which perpetuate […]

Newly Discovered Blue Tarantula

A Beacon for Invertebrate Conservation  By Dr. Andrew Snyder Walking through the jungle in the dark of the night, my visual stimuli were limited to the area illuminted by the small, bright beam of light from my flashlight. On nights like these, I am out scanning for nocturnal biodiversity. Specifically, as the herpetologist for the Biodiversity Assessment Team, a joint conservation research team through Global Wildlife Conservation and World Wildlife Fund-Guianas, I am tasked with surveying for amphibians and reptiles during our rapid inventories. Many years of nocturnal survey experience causes one to develop certain visual cues and search images to quickly process what falls within the confines of your light beam. For some organisms, like snakes, it is a certain body shape, and for others, it can be a glint of eye shine. Many jungle organisms give off eye shine, caused by the reflection of your beam of light off of a membrane in the eye, and typically with a characteristic color depending on the organism. Certain species of tree boa, for example, give off an orange reflection, which is purplish-orange in moths, and green-blue in spiders. During this particular night, my light beam reflected back with a small […]

HOSTING AN EVENT OR CONFERENCE? GUYANA IS THE PLACE

Guyana has been the recent host to an ever increasing number of international, regional and local business events, resulting in the major investments by both Government and the private sector catering to this growing conference and banqueting market. Government and the local private sector have since invested in arrange of conference and banqueting facilities rooms, and in 2006, the People’s Republic of China handed over to Guyana a gift of a large-scale conference facility located in the Liliendaal community adjacent to CARICOM’s Secretariat.  It was named the Guyana International Conference Centre. Guyana has since welcomed international hotel brands such as Marriott and Ramada and, together with the long existing Guyana Pegasus Hotel, offer modern accommodation, large conference and banquet space with support services.  These hospitality services providers have been the catalyst to attract these high value events and conferences, propelling Guyana onto the world stage as a choice business and events destination. In addition, Government has partnered with the Government of China and commissioned a US$7M project to refurbish and modernise the Guyana International Conference Centre which has since been renamed the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in honour of Guyana’s first President who had served from 1970 to 1980. It […]

The Return of the Scarlet Ibis

By Soffia Mangal & Frederikke Just The shake and roar of the Demerara Harbour Bridge traffic, with its booming Caribbean tunes will dull any commuter’s senses. Increasingly, they are jolted from that trance when a cluster of vibrant Scarlet Ibis glide overhead.  Their striking scarlet coloration is remarkably eye-catching and they are now more widely seen in Guyana.  A pair, becomes four, and more as the sun sets, providing a magical deep blue backdrop to the striking points of scarlet light. The Scarlet Ibis float towards their river-front mangrove nests to settle for the night. This Guyanese experience is an ornithologist’s dream.  A bird watcher, head turned skyward, finds it difficult to believe how fortunate they are to be watching this nightly show. Guyana, whose name comes from an indigenous Amerindian word meaning ‘the land of many waters’, is the only English speaking South American nation, about the size of the United Kingdom. It is crossed by the Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice Rivers, which source from the Pakaraima Mountain Range. A huge volume of silt flows into the sea, creating a mud flat of up to 20km. “This provides a lot of mud with an abundance of food to entertain […]

Yachting on the Essequibo River

Article and Photos by: Kit Nascimento Guyana’s Essequibo River is the third largest in South America next to Brazil’s Amazon and Venezuela’s Orinoco. Its expansive waters provide a truly magnificent cruising destination and Guyana, located outside of the hurricane belt, is proving to be a safe haven for Cruisers to hang out during the hurricane season. The waters surrounding the small mining town of Bartica, Baganara Island Resort and Hurakabra River Resort provide some of the most exciting, virtually untouched, and beautiful river anchorages anywhere in the world. The Town of Bartica is now an Official Port-of-Entry and cruisers making the Essequibo River their destination can sail the 30 miles upriver from the ocean to Bartica to clear customs and Immigration with a simplified 2-page form. Clearance takes less than an hour. Guyana was first featured in the Doyle Cruising Guide for the Caribbean, (the Bible for yachts cruising the Caribbean) published the 3rd Edition (2006) as a potential destination for cruising yachts. In 2011, an Italian sailor, David Matelicani, retired from business in Australia who had established a small marina in Saint Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana, sailed to the Essequibo and decided that there was huge potential for […]

From Exploration to Discovery – Researching Nature in Guyana

Introduction ExxonMobil Guyana as part of its commitment to environmental stewardship initiated a series of studies in 2017 and 2018 to research important avian and marine life in Guyana. ExxonMobil Guyana commissioned the global sustainability firm Environmental Resources Management (ERM) and Guyanese biodiversity experts from Environmental Management Consultants (EMC), Ground Structures Engineering Consultants (GSEC) and Leon Moore Consulting to conduct bird, marine and sea turtle studies offshore and along the coast. The team also conducted an ecosystem services study, which documented the many ways in which coastal ecosystems support local human populations – the first study of its kind to be conducted coast-wide in Guyana. Birds Three marine bird surveys were conducted by teams of international and Guyanese bird specialists aboard offshore vessels. Historical data on marine birds in the region documented a total of 29 marine bird species in Guyana. The surveys yielded six new records for Guyana (species not documented as having been observed in the country previously, based on available data), increasing the number of marine bird species known to occur in Guyana by 21% – from 29 to 35 species. The new records registered for Guyana include Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus), Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys), Red-billed […]

Skipping Restaurant Week is a Huge Mis-steak!

by Kevin Daby Do you consider yourself a foodie? If so, can you define what it really means in Guyana? For some, it’s ensuring your cheeks are packed with enough cook-up from Stabroek Market at 2 a.m. for that after-party selfie. For others, it’s about an experience with their food: the sights, the smells, and the “je ne sais quinoa.” But regardless of your enthusiasm, most of you who know have already marked your calendars for Guyana Restaurant Week (GRW) from June 21 to July 1, 2019, and if possible again from November 22 to December 1, 2019. For those that didn’t (tsk, tsk), here is why you should: GRW is an event occurring twice a year where locals and travelers can look forward some 15 plus restaurants offering new, off-the menu dishes at wildly discounted prices for either lunch and/or dinner. Two-course lunches are price-fixed at G$2,000 (~$10US), while three-course dinners are offered at G$5,000(~$25US). Ready for the kicker? VAT included. The idea came about in 1982 when New York City decided to treat the attendees to a Democratic National Convention. 29 restaurants offered their best selection at fixed prices to manage the high volumes of people (it didn’t […]

In Pursuit Of The Pale-Throated Sloth!

Article by Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, Director of the Sloth Conservation Foundationv Hiding deep within the remote jungles of South America, there is an elusive and commonly overlooked species of sloth clinging onto survival. The pale-throated sloths are perhaps the most striking of all the sloth species, with a large bright yellow face, white throat and mottled fur, and yet they also receive the least attention. While the maned sloths and pygmy sloths are famous for their critically endangered conservation status, and the brown-throated sloths are the most commonly seen species, the pale-throated sloths have slipped under the radar for decades. They have also bypassed the attention of the scientific community, with not a single scientist currently researching any aspect of their ecology or behaviour. With this in mind, SloCo Founder and Executive Director Dr Rebecca Cliffe and award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas embarked on a mission to locate and photograph the pale-throated sloths in order to shine a spotlight on the plight of this mysterious species. The first big challenge when planning this adventure was deciding where to go to find the sloths. This species can only be found on the east coast of South America, ranging from Venezuela through […]

Kaieteur Falls – A Sight to Behold

By Kirstie Dukev While working for Hero CPL it’s very difficult to find the time to get away and see some of the beautiful countries that we are lucky enough to call home while the tournament is running. I was hugely fortunate to get invited along as part of a press trip to the Kaieteur Falls, and despite having read a little background information nothing could have prepared me for the majesty that awaited! We had a wonderfully straightforward check in and a short wait before boarding the light aircraft that was to take us to Kaieteur. Having never had the privilege of seeing the rainforest up close, I was in compete awe of the vast and seemingly never-ending swathes of lush, dense rainforest as we flew towards the falls. After a captivating 45-minute flight, mountains were beginning to rise up from the rainforest floor and on circling around we were met with the mighty spectacle of the falls. The world’s biggest single drop waterfall was quite a sight to behold! We landed on the far side of the gully on a very neat landing strip flanked by rainforest and were ushered in to the visitor centre, where we were […]

Let’s Go Fishing for Fun and Adventure!!

“Every year a group of us including my friends and my father’s friends head out for a week or two on an adventure and fishing trip to different parts of Guyana where we go fishing and camping and we try to turn it into a holiday. It takes a lot more trappings [things to carry] than normal on these trips because we carry along a cook with us because it’s usually a large group.” Says Paul Fraser who coordinates the annual expeditions. In 2018, the group agreed to head to the Amerindian village of Rewa in the Rupununi as it has gained a reputation as one of the best areas for fishing and Paul agreed to share their experience. “It is a beautiful camp with a pristine environment” were the exact words from Paul Fraser when asked about the one week trip with a diverse group of friends from overseas and Guyana which featured lengthy drives and interesting boat rides. “We would have left Georgetown at about 8-9 o clock in the night going overland and arrived at the Kurupukari Crossing at dawn. We then travelled to the village of Annai arriving at about 10 o clock that morning before […]

10 Things That Make Guyana A Unique Place To Visit

By: Maryam Saeed Khan Guyana is a beautiful tropical paradise. It has stunning waterfalls, virgin rainforest and vast river systems that combine to create a very exciting destination for adventures, travel and exploration. The majestic Kaieteur Falls is a waterfall in the Potaro River. Kaieteur Falls at over seven hundred feet, is five times taller than Niagara Falls in North America and is the tallest single drop waterfall in the world. Then comes the famous Blue Lakes in the Linden area which were created from bauxite mining activities. In mining bauxite there is a layer of sand which has to be removed in order to get to the minerals. Deep holes were created in the ground which became filled with rainwater. The colour of the water appeared blue due to the vegetation at the bottom of the white sand and the reflection of the sun. The Blue Lake is a fascinating area for families to picnic and relax. Guyana also has lots of black water creeks and many are found along the Soesdyke and Linden highway. Many people flock to the creeks on holidays and weekends to swim, picnic and spend time with families and friends. St. George’s Cathedral in […]

Why Guyana? Ten Unique Reasons You Should Visit

By: Rawletta Barrow What does it mean to be a tourist? For some, this term summons images of casual relaxation and adventure combined with earnest exploration of unknown wonders and unseen cultures. However, many others see a much more generic picture — heavily standardized destinations, exorbitant prices, crowded beaches, clamorous central hubs, and gross environmental and cultural degradation. The previous image seems infinitely more desirable! Yet, it is said to be impossible for one to attain the benefits of tourism without these countless costs. This is, fortunately, simply not true… especially not if you are planning to journey to the pristine, untouched jewel of South America…wait no…I don’t mean Brazil…nor Suriname…no, not Venezuela either. I speak of the ruby nestled between these diamonds, with a beauty just as valuable, but much rarer. I speak of Guyana. Haven’t heard of her? That’s okay. Many have not, but that is the point! Guyana is one of the few places on earth that is sincerely exotic, shrouded in mysterious wonder and myth, forgotten, a sleeping beauty, humbly longing to be rediscovered…reexplored…revived. This is the number one reason why everyone, from all paths of life and continents of the globe, should visit her — […]

Tourism Poised to be the New Frontier Industry

By: Mitra Ramkumar – President, Tourism & Hospitality Association of Guyana As we embrace the start of the New Year, Guyana is enthused with the prospects of becoming a Globally Recognised Nation, not only as an Economic Powerhouse but to create a perfect balance between National Development and preserving/protecting our live ecosystems with pristine rainforest and healthy fauna & marine life. THAG perceives that these developments could augur well and promote Tourism as the New Frontier industry for Guyana since it bolsters Environmental protection, champions diverse Cultural Heritage while empowering communities by creating employment for a wide cross section of Guyanese. Mr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) stated in his World Tourism Day 2017 message “Tourism is today the 3rd largest export industry in the world after chemicals and fuels. It brings hope, prosperity and understanding to so many lives and livelihoods all over the world”. Developing Guyana’s Tourism Industry is an ideal strategy to diversify our economy and make it robust to shocks from decline in commodity pricing. A thriving Tourism Industry creates an in-transit population that drives all other sectors such as Agriculture, Transport, Manufacturing (Value-Added products) and the Creative Arts Industries. Tourism should be used […]

The Guyana Cup

Horse Racing’s Holy Grail By Avenash Ramzan When ‘The Guyana Cup’ Horse Race Meet was originally conceived in 2007, the idea was clear. Nasrudeen Mohamed Snr., the popular owner of Jumbo Jet Stables and a seasoned entrepreneur, wanted to see more happening for the ‘Sport of Kings’ in Guyana. Given that he had the resources – financial and otherwise, implementing that vision was almost like the twitch of the thumb. Or, maybe not that easy, but you get the point. There were regular Horse Racing events hosted by various Turf Clubs across the country, no doubt, but Mohamed Snr., commonly known as ‘Jumbo Jet’, knew something was missing to move the sport to the next level. There was nothing for horse owners to aim for really – the big incentive was lacking and hence ‘The Guyana Cup’ was conceptualized. Figuratively speaking, Horse Racing was basically assembling at the starting paddock; Mohamed Snr. preferred to see this budding sport of thoroughbreds sprinting down the homestretch with the finish line in sight and turfites bursting the bleachers at the seam and rooting for their favourite horses to win. Jumbo Jet Truck and Auto Sales initially partnered with the various Turf Clubs to […]

Cassava – the root that binds all Guyanese

By Donald Sinclair & Michelle Seepaul The cassava holds a special place in the hearts and, of course, in the kitchens of all Guyanese. It is truly a root that courses through the gastronomies of all Guyana’s peoples, appearing as a staple here, a snack there or a main meal in another place. Like the spice curry, the cassava has now become national property and the source for a tasty variety of culinary preparations. In clear acknowledgement of the status of the cassava visitors to one Nature Resort – Arrowpoint Resort – are offered demonstrations in the making of cassava bread, followed by tasting. Cassava is a shrubby, tropical, perennial plant that is not well known in the temperate zone. For most people, cassava is most commonly associated with tapioca. The plant grows tall, sometimes reaching 15 feet, with leaves varying in shape and size. The edible parts are the tuberous root and leaves. The tuber (root) is somewhat dark brown in colour and grows up to 2 feet long. Cassava thrives better in poor soils than any other major food plant. As a result, fertilization is rarely necessary. However, yields can be increased by planting cuttings on well drained […]

On the Prowl

Guyana is in South America but has more in common with the Caribbean, and is the CTOs poster-child for sustainable tourism. Pippa Jacks goes in search of jaguars in this little-visited country. As the sun begins to peep over the forest canopy, the rainforest orchestra strikes up for its morning concert. Cicadas supply the strings with their synthesized buzz, while a woodpecker plays percussion on a tree trunk. Distant birdsong sounds like a recorder; a caracara bird shrieks like a firework before it explodes and there’s the constant, penny-whistle call of the screaming piha bird. I’m sharing this viewing platform 33 metres above the rainforest floor with just two other people, so I feel like the birds are giving me a private performance. Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve is described as the “green heart of Guyana”, and covers a million acres of pristine rainforest. The raised canopy walkway on which I’m sitting allows me a better view of some of the country’s 800 bird species and 7,000 plants and – if I’m lucky – I may catch a glimpse of an elusive jaguar. The reserve was created in 1996 as a “gift” to the international community, so research could be carried out […]

Fishing in the Jungle Rivers

For myself, old friends Nick Houlgate and John Petchey and, more recently, my brother Ian, February 2013 was not our first trip to the beautiful Country of Guyana. In fact this was our third visit in as many years and the reason can be found in Guyana’s other title, “The Land of Many Waters “. For we are four men from the UK who share a passion for sport fishing and we have travelled all over the World over many years in order to catch and photograph exotic fish species. This may seem a strange past- time to most people whose usual experience of fish is something which turns up on a plate at meal times but to us the challenge of hunting and catching fish and to record and photograph them before returning them unharmed to the water, holds far more appeal. In fact, in some of the Countries we have visited in the past there is almost no understanding of the concept of sport fishing and letting fish go to live another day is not only bewildering to the local people but has even caused friction at times. This is an attitude that we can understand from a […]

Have a Wild Life

Wildlife Clubs of the North Rupununi By: Samantha James Since 2001 the wildlife festival has been held in Annai, North Rupununi, for three days. And in keeping with the spirit of sharing, clubs from all over Guyana are invited to attend and take part in the celebrations. A long time ago, in a forest far, far away, researchers worked day and night peering under rocks, water and the earth. They searched high in the canopy and between the leaves, learning about the plants and animals that live in the Iwokrama Rain Forest. This work was so interesting and informative, that neighbouring community members decided to get involved in environmental research in their own backyards, and, 10 years ago, the Wildlife Clubs of the North Rupununi were born. Wildlife or environmental clubs are community initiatives and provide an opportunity to gain firsthand experience of the natural resource management and to develop a strong sense of caring for the environment. Club activities marry traditional or local knowledge with scientific techniques and create a powerful tool for local management of natural resources in a fun and interactive manner. For example, in the North Rupununi, Iwokrama has been supporting wildlife club activities such as […]

Journey of a Lifetime

Every two years a group of women from the UK seek out an unusual destination for a holiday. Not just any holiday, but one that will challenge them on a number of different levels. The reason is to raise funds for a small UK charity called JOLT (Journey of a Lifetime), which takes disadvantaged and disabled children on month-long journeys abroad. These women travel to somewhere unusual and undertake something never attempted before in order to raise sponsorship money that goes directly to making the teenagers’ journeys possible. In October 2011 the destination was Guyana, and our aim was to trek 150 miles through savannah, mountains and forest in 10 days. We knew that this was a first for a group of tourists. Our team of six comprised Dorothy Dalton (leader), Olivia Hussey (doctor), Pat Skacel, Lindsay Driscoll, Nina Stubbs and Lesley Raymond. Three of us were in our 60s while a fourth celebrated her 60th birthday in Guyana, so we were not your usual trekkers. Once in Guyana, we quickly learned that our training in the UK was not particularly helpful in preparing us for the challenge we had set ourselves. Fortunately we had the most wonderful support team […]

An Adventure to Remember: Channing Tatum & Friends Explore Guyana

Guyana is rapidly emerging as the new jewel in the crown of rainforest destinations around the World. Because of its size, relatively few tourists and the remoteness of the interior locations, many trips are planned by local operators who know the place well and can best work the infrastructure and attractions of Guyana into a great tour. But if you want to do something a little different, your dates don’t match a scheduled trip or you need more of a bespoke package then that is no problem! One such person was movie star Channing Tatum and a group of friends who travelled to Guyana in 2012. They reached out to the UK and Guyana registered tour operator Bushmasters (who specialize in adventure and survival experiences in the jungle) to develop a trip which would push these guys to the limits, to see if they can handle life without all the luxuries of home, but also to have some serious fun and memories to last a life time. Channing and his friends flew to Surama, but of course en route they stopped off at the amazing Kaieteur Falls. The fact that it is in the middle of nowhere, has no cheesy […]

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The 10 Most Beautiful Spots In Guyana, South America

Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana

For endless adventure, little-visited Guyana offers those in the know an authentic chunk of untouched South American wonderland. Here are 10 places not to miss on your next trip.

For a dose of civilization before heading out to the remote savanna or jungle forest, the capital of Guyana , Georgetown offers a slice of lively urban life. Colonial buildings dominate the town’s architecture, telling the story of the city’s Dutch and British heritage. Meanwhile, its lively markets, spattering of museums and handful of good restaurants make the city an entertaining weekend stay or stopover.

Kaieteur Falls

In the Kaieteur National Park on the Potaro River, the Kaieteur Falls are without a doubt Guyana’s most highly prized natural wonder. Some 30,000 gallons of water cascade down a sheer drop of more than 750 feet – almost five times the height of Niagara Falls – making Kaieteur one of the world’s largest and most ferocious waterfalls. The breathtaking waterway is surrounded by a protected parkland which makes a great place to explore the outdoors.

The traditional Amerindian settlement in the North Rupununi area of Guyana, 300km south of the capital of Georgetown, is set in the forest-fleeced Pakairaima mountains. This is a place where both native culture and natural fauna live side by side. The land is home to the Makushi tribe who run a community-based eco initiative. They provide visitors with accommodation in rustic huts and take them on guided tours of the village, savanna and mountains.

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Kanuku Mountains

The Kanuku mountains that loom out of the grasslands of the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region in south-west Guyana take their name from the native Wapishana language. The name means ‘forest’ and is a nod to their rich diversity of flora and fauna. The lowlands forest sustains 60 percent of Guyana’s bird species, and 150 mammal species. This makes it a paradise for nature lovers and animal aficionados alike.

Shell Beach

From March to August, Guyana’s endless swathe of unspoilt Atlantic coastline known as Shell Beach becomes the nesting ground to hordes of prehistoric-looking marine turtles. These turtles comprise four different species of the world’s eight most endangered turtles. The totally undeveloped seaside setting and the opportunity to experience this rare sighting makes the tropical coastline a natural paradise.

Shell Beach

Isolated from the rest of the world, the small remote village of Rewa is found on confluence of the Rewa and Repununi rivers only accessed by a two-hour boat ride or bumpy motorbike trip. Rewa is a land of extreme natural wonder and offers some of best opportunities to spot Guyana’s big mammals. These include giant armadillos, jaguars and various monkey species.

Iwokrama Rainforest

Covering 3,700 square kilometers of central Guyana, Iwokrama is recognized as one of the last pristine rainforests in the world. Camps throughout the forest allow for visitors to get to the heart of the action, wading through the foliage to spot jungle wildlife or following the river to reach the Iwokrama Research Centre . Here, those with a head for heights can walk the Iwokrama walkway that snakes across the air through the forest canopy.

Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana

On the edge of the North Rupununi, the pocket-sized village of Annai stands at an altitude of 95 meters. It is on the edge of vast savannah where spotting wildlife and bird species is the aim of the game. Visitors can’t stay in the indigenous village overnight but the nearby Rock View Lodge offers plenty of comfort. They also provide trips out into the savannah and nearby rainforest.

As the gateway to Brazil , Lethem makes a popular pit stop for those crossing the border by land and boat. Skirting the South Rapununi area and Kanuku mountains, it’s a rugged land of sweeping plains dotted with mango and cashew trees and the ranches of local vaqueros or cowboys. With its low-slung buildings and sense of remoteness, Lethem has its own charm. It also makes a good jumping off point for exploring the savannah further.

Lethem, Guyana

At Dadanawa ranch, 6,000 cattle roam free on 1,700 square miles while vaqueros attempt to tame wild horses and tackle anacondas. It’s a place where wildlife shows are frequently filmed and researchers and scientists congregate to study the local ecosystem. Visitors can come and enjoy life on the working farm, joining vaqueros for rides, birdwatching expeditions, and learn about the age-old leather tanning process that makes up local production.

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Guyana travel guide

Guyana might not be on everyone's bucket list, but with its unspoiled rainforests, golden beaches, sweeping savannahs and meandering rivers, this little-known South American nation offers rich rewards for those daring enough to visit.

Wild and welcoming in equal measure, Guyana's attractions range from the awesome natural splendour of Kaieteur Falls, to the charming, stilted wooden houses of its capital, Georgetown.

Jungle trekking, freshwater fishing and wildlife watching are the big draws, and while few succeed in sighting the country's famously elusive jaguar's, nature lovers will have the opportunity to spot giant anteaters, giant otters and, sticking with the supersize theme, arapaima, the world's largest freshwater fish.

In many ways a trip to Guyana is a jump back in time, a refreshing tonic in a world of instant gratification and constant connectivity. But while the country's tourist infrastructure is almost non-existent, ATMs scarce and holidaymakers rarer than the wild cats that roam the rainforests, pioneering travellers certainly won't be left wanting.

One of the few Caribbean countries that is not an island, multicultural Guyana has more in common with the West Indies than it does South America; from the English and Creole spoken on the streets to the curry dishes served on dinner tables.

Guyanese culture and cuisine reflect the ethnic makeup of the country, which consists of Indian, African and European people, who were brought over to the Caribbean by Dutch and British colonialists. There is also a substantial Amerindian population, which distinguishes it from other parts of the Caribbean.

Travellers looking for a destination with a difference, a country well off the tourist trail, will find Guyana a joy to discover. It's by no means cheap to fly there and exploring the country will require a strong sense of adventure and a willingness to forsake creature comforts. But that's a small price to pay for what Guyana gives in return.

214,969 sq km (83,000 sq miles).

770,610 (UN estimate 2016).

3.4 per sq km.

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President Irfaan Ali since 2020.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips since 2020.

Travel Advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice .

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and see support for British nationals abroad for information about specific travel topics.

Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram . You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Guyana set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Guyana High Commission in the UK .

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Guyana.              

Passport validity requirements

To enter Guyana, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will not be able to enter Guyana if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

You do not need a visa to visit Guyana. Visitors can normally stay for 30 days, but you can apply for one-month extensions from Guyana’s immigration and support services . 

The Guyanese authorities can arrest visitors who overstay or abuse the conditions of their stay. You could get a one-year prison sentence, a fine of up to 50,000 Guyana dollars (about 250 US dollars) and deportation – at your own expense – upon your release.

Check the requirements for work or student visas with the  Guyana High Commission in the UK  well before you travel.

Vaccination requirements

You must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk .

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, including yellow fever, see TravelHealthPro’s Guyana guide .  

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Guyana. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.      

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .

Terrorism in Guyana

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Guyana, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Political situation

There are occasional protests and political demonstrations throughout Guyana.   

Border areas

Venezuela disputes the legitimacy of its border with Guyana. Political tensions have increased following Venezuela’s decision to hold a referendum on 3 December 2023 on the status of the Essequibo region. The security situation may deteriorate in the border areas. 

The UN’s International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea in 2007 ruled on the maritime border dispute between Suriname and Guyana. However, there remains a historical border dispute over the land in the New River Triangle area in the south-east of Guyana.

Check with local authorities if travelling near the border areas, both of which are in remote areas.

Crime levels are high, and police capacity is low. There are frequent armed robberies, hold-ups, carjackings and other violent crimes, often involving 2 or more attackers. Passers-by can get caught up in gunfire even if they are not targets because police are armed and shoot back.

Violent attacks and personal safety

Muggers can attack in broad daylight, often holding their victims at gunpoint or knifepoint. They may target tourists, particularly if those that show obvious signs of wealth.

Areas where you’re most at risk are:

  • Tiger Bay and Albouystown in Georgetown
  • Sophia, south Georgetown
  • Stabroek Market area - where robberies are a daily occurrence

Avoid walking alone around Georgetown, even in the main areas, and do not walk anywhere at night.

Foreign visitors have been assaulted in Georgetown’s botanical gardens. If possible, go with an organised group and avoid taking valuables.

There have also been incidents of violent theft by gangs who follow cars from Cheddi Jagan International Airport and attack their victims when they reach their destination. Always drive with windows closed and doors locked.

Never try to exchange money or buy goods on the street – go inside the money exchange or shop. You must also be vigilant when leaving local banks as you could be followed. If possible, arrange to be collected by a car or taxi booked by your hotel or with a licensed operator. 

Protecting your belongings

Thieves will take items from hotel rooms, parked vehicles or luggage if it is unattended. Keep your passports, money, tickets, mobile phones and other valuables as secure as you can, and use hotel safes or safe deposit boxes if possible.

Scammers often offer travellers in South America free air tickets to Guyana. On arrival their ‘sponsors’ will only allow them to leave Guyana if they carry a ‘package’ (usually cocaine). The authorities at the airport will stop and search foreigners that fit this known profile.

Laws and cultural differences

Illegal drugs and prison sentences.

Drug trafficking is a serious problem. You can get lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines for possession or trafficking of drugs. The minimum jail sentence for illegal drug offences is 3 years, and prison conditions in Guyana are tough. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry any items that do not belong to you.

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex sexual activity is illegal. In practice, these laws are rarely enforced, and there is growing local support for LGBT+ rights. However, showing affection in public may attract negative attention.   

Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .

Hotel safety

A small hotel fire in the centre of Georgetown in August 2018 highlighted poor safety procedures in some hotels. Check evacuation procedures and exit routes when you arrive, and speak to hotel management if you have any concerns.

Transport risks

Road travel.

If you are planning to drive in Guyana, see information on driving abroad .

You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Guyana. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit ( IDP ) . After 60 days you’ll need to buy a 4-week foreign driving permit .    

If you’re planning to hire a car, check with your car hire company for information on their requirements before you travel.

Driving standards and road conditions

Driving in Guyana can be dangerous because of reckless drivers, frequent hazards, inadequate street lighting and poor road conditions. Drive with extreme caution and avoid driving at night. Take extra care to avoid cyclists, pedestrians and animals. Keep a safe distance from minibuses – minibus drivers are responsible for many of the road accidents in Guyana.

If possible, avoid travel to and from Cheddi Jagan International Airport late at night and before dawn. There have been fatal accidents caused by erratic driving.

Taxis and minibuses

Although private taxis can be targeted by robbers, they are the safest way for visitors to get around town. Use taxis from reputable companies and book them in advance or from official hotel taxi ranks.

Do not hail taxis from the roadside and avoid using minibuses for travel.

River and sea travel

There have been armed attacks against fishing boats in and around the waters of Guyana and Suriname. Take all possible precautions against piracy and armed robbery at sea .

If you are travelling on Guyana’s rivers, use registered boat services equipped with life jackets. Do not travel by boat after dark.

Use scheduled ferry services only when crossing the Corentyne River between Guyana and Suriname. Using water taxis (‘backtracking’) from Suriname to Guyana is illegal and can lead to arrest, imprisonment and then deportation.

Extreme weather and natural disasters

Guyana is vulnerable to flooding. The main rainy seasons are generally May to June and December to January. The coast of Guyana is below sea level and protected by a sea defence and dam system. However, the anti-flooding infrastructure and drainage systems are poorly maintained

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Call 913 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance company promptly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccinations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check the latest vaccine recommendations for Guyana
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page

Go to TravelHealthPro to see what health risks you’ll face in Guyana , including:

  • yellow fever

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Guyana. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro .

In 2016, the UNAIDS/WHO Working Group estimated that around 8,500 people in Guyana were living with HIV. Take normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS.

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .

The NHS has information on whether you can take your medicine abroad .

Healthcare facilities in Guyana

Medical facilities are very limited, even in Georgetown. There are none in remote areas. Standards of medical practice are low and you should arrange an evacuation for any serious or invasive treatment if possible. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.

FCDO has a list of English-speaking doctors in Guyana .

There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Guyana .

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Guyana

Ambulance: 913

Police: 911

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans , including:

  • where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
  • how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

  • finding English-speaking  lawyers ,  funeral directors  and  translators and interpreters in Guyana
  • dealing with a  death in Guyana
  • being  arrested or imprisoned in Guyana
  • getting help if you’re a  victim of crime
  • what to do if you’re  in hospital
  • if you’re affected by a crisis , such as a terrorist attack

Contacting FCDO

Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram . You can also sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.

You can also contact FCDO online .

Help abroad in an emergency

If you’re in Guyana and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the British High Commission in Georgetown .

FCDO in London

You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)

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12 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in French Guiana

Written by Karen Hastings Updated Jan 17, 2021

Deep in equatorial South America, French Guiana (also known as "Guyane") is a department of France bordering Brazil, Suriname, and the Atlantic. It's a land where old abuts new in striking incongruity. Dense rainforests shelter centuries-old indigenous villages, while rockets zoom overhead, launched from the country's lucrative Space Centre.

The capital, Cayenne, is a melting pot of French, Asian, African, and Brazilian cultures, and if you visit during Carnival, between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday, you can join in the celebrations with parades every weekend.

Eco-tourism prevails in the country's largely unspoiled wilderness, which is home to an astounding diversity of wildlife. Along the coast, nature lovers can explore bird-rich marshes, where caimans lurk, and Atlantic beaches, where turtles nest in droves. Inland, vast savanna stretches to lushly cloaked mountains, and rivers slice through steamy jungle.

Traveling through this pricey French outpost can be challenging (especially for those who don't speak French), as the country lacks a well-developed tourist infrastructure. Less experienced travelers will benefit from using a tour company. Intrepid travelers will welcome the adventure.

Learn about the best places to visit in this country of contrasts with our list of the top attractions in French Guiana.

1. Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands)

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Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands)

In 1931, Frenchman Henri Charrière was convicted of a murder he did not commit. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at the penal colony on Devil's Island , one of the infamous Îles du Salut , where shark-infested waters lash the rocky shores . After surviving 12 years of horrific conditions, he escaped to Venezuela. The book and movie, Papillon , recount his ordeal.

Today, a trip to the islands, about 11 kilometers offshore from Kourou, brings his story to life. Most visitors arrive at Île Royale , the largest of the three islands and the former administrative headquarters for the colony. The buildings have been converted to hotels and tourist facilities, and an abundant array of wildlife now inhabits the island, including macaws, monkeys, and agouti.

At the gift shop, you can buy postcards stamped "Devil's Island," and the harbor now welcomes cruise ships where prisoners were once disgorged.

Île St Joseph was reserved for solitary confinement for those prisoners at Devil's Island, and Île du Diable (Devil's Island) is now closed to the public.

Hattes Beach (Plages les Hattes)

In the northwest corner of French Guiana, Plage les Hattes at Awala - Yalimapo is the most important single nesting site in the world for giant leatherback turtles .

During the peak season from April to July, more than 80 leatherbacks lumber up the beach in a single night. Their eggs hatch between July and September. This three-kilometer stretch of beach is also an important nesting site for green turtles and, on occasion, Olive Ridley and hawksbill turtles. Before heading to the beach, you can learn about these gentle creatures at the small local museum.

Also at Awala - Yalimapo are many Amerindian settlements, and you can cruise up the Maroni River and visit a permanent traditional village.

Guiana Space Centre (Centre Spatial Guyanais)

Apparently, rockets and rainforests are a good mix in French Guiana. In 1964, the French government chose this jungle-fringed slice of equatorial coast near Kourou for a space center, thanks to its low population density and distance from storm tracks and earthquake zones.

Three separate organizations operate at the Kourou Space Centre: the European Space Agency; the French Space Agency; and Arianespace, a private commercial enterprise developing the Ariane rocket. Aided by French-speaking guides, you can view a film tracing the history of the Space Centre and tour the Jupiter Control Centre and Ariane facilities. The free tours last about three hours.

A highlight of a visit to French Guiana is the chance to view a space launch from the jungle. The center conducts up to nine annually, and tourists can witness the spectacle by reserving a free ticket in advance (or just head to the beach and view it from there). See the website for launch dates.

Also here, the Space Museum illuminates the history of space through seven themed modules. Audio-visual and slide presentations provide added details and include the preparation and launch of Ariane from the Space Centre.

Official site: http://www.cnes-csg.fr/

Tresor Nature Reserve, Kaw

A 1.5- to 2-hour drive from Cayenne, the wildlife-rich marshes of Kaw cover thousands of square kilometers. The Tresór Nature Reserve encompasses a huge area of the Kaw ecosystem and is a great place to observe black caimans, a smaller relative of the American alligator, as well as a rich diversity of birdlife, such as the scarlet ibis.

Most tourists explore the wetlands on guided sightseeing tours aboard local boats that vary considerably in comfort. When booking boat tours, be sure to ask about shade canopies and seat cushions. Options include day or night trips, as well as a 24-hour excursion with an overnight stay in an Amerindian-style hut. Although this is one of French Guiana's most accessible wildlife areas, it is still well off the beaten track.

Within the Tresór Nature Reserve, Mont Favard features hiking trails, petroglyphs, and plentiful purple and yellow poison dart frogs.

Zoo de Guyane

Set deep in the jungle, Zoo Guyane feels more like a wildlife sanctuary than a zoo. Here, you can see animals native to the Amazon in natural settings, where local wildlife is also free to wander the grounds. The focus is on animals native to French Guiana, so this is a great place to get acquainted with the country's wildlife before you venture into the wilderness.

The 450-plus animals in the zoo's collection represent around 75 different species, and you can access the naturalistic exhibits on a series of well-signposted trails through lush vegetation.

Sloths, agoutis, crocodiles, howler monkeys, anteaters, and a panoply of birds, such as toucans and macaws are just some of the residents at Zoo de Guyane. But, arguably, it's the big cats that steal the show - make sure you try and catch the jaguar feeding.

Kids and adults alike will love the treetop walk, strung through a canopy of native forest, and the children's playground is a hit with younger children.

Address: CD 5, PK 29 97355 Macouria

Official site: http://www.zoodeguyane.com/

Squirrel monkey at Ilet la Mère

Squirrel monkeys are the main attraction at lovely little Ilet la Mère. This uninhabited island lies about a 30-minute boat trip from the marina at Dégrad des Cannes, just outside Cayenne. These gentle little critters have no fear - be prepared for them to jump on your shoulders and rifle through your bags.

Besides photo ops with the monkeys, popular things to do on the island include strolling around the walking trails, swimming and basking on the small beach, and enjoying a picnic, but you must bring your own food, as the island has no facilities. Local tour operators offer both half-day and full-day trips to the island.

Remire-Montjoly Beach

If you're seeking a beach fix, you'll find Cayenne's best stretch of sand and sea at Remire-Montjoly. French Guiana beaches are typically wild, windswept affairs, and this beach is no different, but it does have a narrow, strip of golden shoreline that is great for sunbathing. Palms and lush greenery fringe the sand, providing welcome patches of shade.

The silty waters here are not ideal for swimming but they're decent enough for a quick dip after a hike in the nearby nature reserve. You might spot sea turtles here during nesting season.

Fort Diamant presides on the point of the Cayenne Peninsula, and you can also see the ruins of an old sugar mill. From the town of Rémire-Montjoly, the scenic five-kilometer Rorotá Trail (Sentier du Rorotá) ascends Mahury Mountain with the chance to see wide-eyed sloths clinging to the trees.

Pirogue on the Maroni River

Paddling along a jungle-fringed river in a local boat is an exhilarating way to explore French Guiana's seemingly impenetrable wilderness. The rivers flow through the heart of the steamy jungle and are the best way to travel between remote villages and see wildlife in its natural habitat, including capybara, caiman, and monkeys. Typically, guides offer cruises in pirogues, dugout canoes carved from local wood.

One of the most popular rivers to paddle is the Maroni River, on the border of French Guiana and Suriname. This is the country's longest and most populated waterway and provides a chance to encounter Amerindians and Maroons and learn about their culture.

The 263-kilometer Sinnamary River cuts through the Amazon rainforest. Peaceful pools and swirling rapids punctuate this unspoiled, wild waterway.

Another option is the Oyapock River. Rich in gold mining history, it offers both a wilderness experience and a chance to meet Amerindians and Brazilians, who make their home along its banks. On the Approuague River , paddlers will find the highest rapids in French Guiana, as well as pristine forests.

Camp de la Transportation

In the border town of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni , at the chilling Camp de la Transportation, prisoners arrived for processing and transfer to penal colonies throughout the territory. After walking through the same gates as former inmates Alfred Dreyfus and Papillon, you can see rusty shackles and solitary confinement cells with tiny windows. Abundant foliage has softened some of the grim history here, but the impression of past brutality lingers.

Self-guided tours are free, or for a fee, French-speaking guides will take you on a more detailed tour . Look for Papillon's name engraved in one of the cells, and bring water and sun protection, as it can be hot walking around in the blazing sun.

Place Victor Schoelcher Market, Cayenne

For a spicy snapshot of local life, head to Cayenne's main market in Place Victor Schoelcher . This town square is named after the man who ended slavery in French Guiana, and shopping here is one of the top things to do in Cayenne while you're visiting French Guiana.

Exotic aromas waft through the air, and the market stalls brim with tropical fruits, perfumes, fragrant spices, and Asian-inspired snacks. You can relax with a hot bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup, sip tropical juices, pick up some fresh-plucked produce, or purchase locally made handicrafts and souvenirs.

Musée Départemental De Franconie, Cayenne

Near the Place de Palmistes , Cayenne's liveliest plaza, the Musée Départemental De Franconie offers an overview of the country's history, as well as its flora and fauna. The museum tucks into a simple wooden Creole house built in the 19th century by the Franconie family. Exhibits cover indigenous people, colonial history, and the penal colony, but the signs are only in French. Of note are the large stuffed black caiman and the Butterfly Room.

Address: 1 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, Cayenne, French Guiana

Official site: http://amazonian-museum-network.org/fr/les-musees-d-amazonie/musee-alexandre-franconie

Catholic church of Notre Dame in the Hmong Village of Cacao

On the Comté River south of the capital, Cacao is a popular day trip from Cayenne. Hmong refugees transplanted from Laos in the 1970s are the main ethnic group in this small Asian village of wooden stilt houses.

Sunday is the best day to visit, when the popular market features Hmong embroidery and weaving, as well as local noodle soups. The insect museum, Le Planeur Bleu , is also worth a stop for its extensive bug and butterfly collections and impressive specimens of scorpions and spiders.

From the village, you can also embark on a scenic hike through the misty jungle or paddle the river in a canoe.

French Guiana is hot and humid almost all year. The best time to visit is the dry season, from July through November . Try to avoid the months of April through June, when heavy downpours and high humidity can make traveling through the country sticky and uncomfortable.

French Guiana's food reflects its rich mix of cultures. Depending on where you travel, you'll find everything from French, Creole, Caribbean, and Vietnamese to Chinese and South American specialties on the menus. Popular dishes include a palm-pulp concoction called Awara broth, as well as "Blaff," a tomato-based broth with peppers and fish. Staples include rice and beans with local game meat, as well as traditional stews and seafood dishes like bouillon d'aurora, a mix of smoked fish, vegetables, and sometimes chicken.

Crime rates in French Guiana are relatively low, but it's always wise to exercise caution in the cities and remote areas - avoid going out alone after dark, and don't carry large amounts of cash or valuables.

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French Guiana is a remote region of France covered in thick jungle and wilderness, although you'll also find colonial architecture, eerie prison-camp history and some of the world's most diverse plant and animal life here. It's a strange mix of French law and rainforest humidity where only a few destinations along the coast are easily accessed and travel can be frustratingly difficult as well as expensive.

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Centre Spatial Guyanais

Centre Spatial Guyanais

Visiting the Centre Spatial Guyanais and (if you're lucky) seeing a rocket launch are two of French Guiana's biggest highlights. Both need to be arranged…

Camp de la Transportation

Camp de la Transportation

The eerie Camp de la Transportation, where prisoners arrived for processing, was the largest prison in French Guiana. Convicts arrived exhausted after 20…

Central Market

Central Market

Inside Cayenne's market, shoppers will find a vibrant jumble of Amerindian basketry, African-style paintings and carvings, piles of spices at great prices…

Plage Les Hattes

Plage Les Hattes

This long stretch of beach is a very important nesting ground for giant leatherback turtles, which can grow up to 600kg. The females come ashore from…

Trésor & Kaw Nature Reserves

Trésor & Kaw Nature Reserves

The Trésor Nature Reserve is one of French Guiana's most accessible primary rainforest areas, and wandering its 1.75km botanical trail is a great way to…

Île Royale

Once the administrative headquarters of the penal settlement, Île Royale has several restored prison buildings, including a fine prisoner-built chapel and…

Maison de la Reserve Naturelle l'Amana

Maison de la Reserve Naturelle l'Amana

Amerindian settlements and thick clouds of mosquitoes populate Awala-Yalimopo and Plage Les Hattes, one of the world's most spectacular nesting sites for…

Fort Cépérou

Fort Cépérou

Off the gardened Place Léopold Héder are the remains of Fort Cépérou, perched on land bought in 1643 from the Galibi people by the first French colonists…

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Kopinang Falls in Region 8

Kopinang Falls is located in Kopinang Village in the North Pakaraimas, Region 8, Guyana, South America. The falls is created by the Kopinang River which cascades numerous steps down the mountains to form the breathtaking waterfall. Kopinang Falls cascades down an estimated 100 meters down to form the magnificent scenery.

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First Impression Hotel in Hampshire Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Region 6

First Impression Hotel, located in Hampshire Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Region 6, is a great place to relax and spend a few days when traveling along the Corentyne Coast in Berbice, Region 6, Guyana, South America. It is conveniently located approximately15 miles away from the town of New Amsterdam and approximately 37 miles away from Corriverton.

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Little Rock Suites in the Town of New Amsterdam, Region 6, Berbice

Little Rock Suites, located at the junction of Main and Church Streets, is a great place to spend a few days when traveling to the town of New Amsterdam in Berbice, Region 6, Guyana, South America. Rooms start from 17,000 Guyana dollars and go all the way up to 32,000. Rooms are very luxurious and staff is courteous and helpful. The cheapest room has hot and cold shower, AC, TV, double bed, iron and ironing board, and includes breakfast for two.

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Beach View Hotel in Bushy Park, Parika

Beach View Hotel is located in Bushy Park, Parika, Region 3, Guyana, South America and is a great place to spend the night when traveling to the Parika area. The rooms are basic but very reasonably priced. Rooms start from as low as $6000 GY which is about $30 USD.

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Tejmohall Hotel 2 in No. 78 Village, Corentyne, Berbice

Tejmohall Hotel 2 opened its door to the public in April 2023 in response to the growing tourism drive in Guyana. It is one of the more luxurious, upper end hotels in the Corriverton area. It is located at Lot 218-219 No. 78 Village, Corriverton, Berbice, Guyana, South America. Tejmohall Hotel 2 is owned by the same company which owns the original (1st) Tejmohall Hotel on the No. 79 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana, South America.

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Tejmohall Hotel in No. 79 Village, Region 6

Tejmohall Hotel (not to be confused with Taj Mahal) is a great place to spend the night when traveling to the Eastern End of Guyana. It is located in No. 79 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana, South America and sports an awesome view of the Corentyne River from balcony of the third floor the refreshing river breeze caresses you abundantly with its Caribbean warmth. At present, the hotel sports 23 rooms with rooms ranging from 12,000 GYD to 20,000 GYD as follows:

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Spectacular! An Island Turned Bird Sanctuary Formed from Wreckage in Essequibo River

This magnificent view you see in the video below is an island which was formed in the Essequibo River of Guyana, South America. It later became a bird sanctuary in the river. This video was sent in to this publication by a fan. We do not know the directions to this spectacular location nor the coordinates. However, we will research it and update this article as soon as possible.

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How to Travel to Brazil Via Lethem in Region 9

Have you ever wondered what it’s like traveling through Lethem in Region 9 to Guyana’s southern neighbor, Brazil? If you ever wanted to travel to Brazil from Guyana, this is your ultimate guide. So read to the end!

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Driving from Georgetown to Lethem

On the 25th of September, 2023, I departed the city of Georgetown, Guyana, South America and headed for the town of Lethem in Region 9. It’s was a long and somewhat arduous journey of about 600 kilometers, but also a fun and enjoyable one. Since this was the first time I was driving the trail, this experience puts me in a good position to write this guide for persons who are desirous of making the Georgetown to Lethem road trip for the first time.

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Boa Vista + Manaus 5-Day Tour

Go for a ride up the river by boat to the meeting of the waters – where the Black River and the Amazon River run side by side but do not mix. Have lunch on the restaurant which floats on the Amazon river, swim with the pink dolphins, feed the piranhas, and visit a remote indigenous tribe in the Amazon Jungles.

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Lake 11 or Mashabo Lake on the Essequibo Coast, Region 2

“Lake 11” or Mashabo Lake is located at Huis t’Dieren, Essequibo Coast. This lake is the link to the Amerindian community of Mashabo.

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Cock of the Rock Falls in Central Rupununi

To reach Cock of the Rock Falls, you will first have to travel to Yupukari Village, then take a boat for several hours to Katoka Village. Because of the remoteness of this falls, it is difficult for individuals to travel there on their own. We recommend a tour guide such as Mr. Ashley Holland of Guyana Truly Wild.

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Video: Fly Over the Sakaika Falls in Region 7

You’ve probably heard of the breathtaking Sakaika Falls which forms on the Ekereku River in Region 7, Guyana, South America. A recent video showing two Guyanese men performing antics close to the crashing waters went viral on Facebook and left viewers awestruck. See video.

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The Mountain Stream Eco Lodge in St. Ignatius Village, Region 9

The Mountain Stream Eco Lodge in St. Ignatius Village, Region 9, Guyana, South America is a great place to stay when visiting Region 9. It is located in the village of St. Ignatius, which borders to the town of Lethem. The Mountain Stream Eco lodge offers industry standard accommodation and hospitality services in an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation.

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Inspiring: Foreign Tourist Takes Out Garbage from Kumu Falls

I thought this was an inspiring story…that foreign visitors to the falls would be so nice to pick up trash left there most likely by locals. It’s called showing us how it’s done, so I decided to take a picture.

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What Causes Two Bodies of Water to Not Mix?

The cover photo of this article, taken by Guyanese citizen Quado Vancooten, shows a remarkable natural phenomenon: two bodies of water forming a boundary line between each other. This photo was taken in Region 1 where the Waini River pours into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Boa Vista, Brazil 3-Day Tour

The Boa Vista 3 Day tour leaves Lethem at around 5: PM on the afternoon of Day 1 and drops you back at around 5:30 PM on the afternoon of Day 3. During this tour, you will get a good glimpse of the magnificent city of Boa Vista in the border state of Roraima, Brazil. You will visit the city’s most beautiful spots. And you will also have a chance to shop your favorite Brazilian Products.

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Visit Ariwa Beach Resort at St. Ignatius Village, Region 9

Visit Ariwa Beach at St. Ignatius Village, Region 9, at the banks of the Takutu River which forms part of the border between Guyana and Brazil, and get to know the wonderful, receptive, and hospitable Jonathan Joseph and his wife, Jennifer. Together, Jonathan and Jennifer has cordoned off a small section of the Takutu River Beach and created what they call the Ariwa Beach Resort.

Climbing Schomburgk’s Peak on the Kanuku Mountain Range in Region 9

Climbing Schomburgk’s Peak is definitely one the greatest adventures in the Rupununi geared towards the physically fit and those who want to test their athletic abilities while immersing in the beauty of nature. At an elevation of 3500 feet, Schomberg’s Peak is one of the highest points of the Kanuku Mountain Range which affords you an unmatchable vantage point for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Rupununi Savannahs and neighboring Brazil.

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Uchii Falls in Region 7

Uchii Falls, also called Uchii Meru Falls, Oshi Falls, Utschi Falls, and King George VI Falls, is located close the Venezuelan border in Region 7 of Guyana, South America. The Falls cascades from a mountaintop 701 feet down to a spectacular crash at the foot of the mountain.

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Orinduik Falls in Region 8

West of Paramakatoi in Region 8 is the magical Orinduik Falls, one of Guyana’s most beautiful waterfalls and a major tourist attraction. The Orinduik Falls is formed as the Ireng River cacades down a series of steps and terraces close to the border with Brazil. The Ireng River then merges with the Takutu River which further down joins the Amazon River.

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Moco Moco Falls in Region 9

Moco Moco waterfall is located in Moco Moco Village, Central Rupununi, Region 9, Guyana, South America. The Moco Moco waterfall may be described as a sister falls of the Kumu falls since it is similar in size and appearance and is located a short distance away from the Kumu Falls. Both Kumu Village and Moco Moco Village are located about 30 minutes’ drive from the town of Lethem.

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Kamarang Falls in Region 7

Kamarang Falls is located in Region 7, Guyana, South America close to the border with Venezuela. It plunges off the Pakaraima Mountains from a height of 145 meters. Kamarang Falls is one of the Guyana’s most powerful waterfalls by volume of water. It was reportedly discovered and first documented by American entomologist and physician, Paul A. Zahl.

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Amalia Falls is Located on the Kuribrong River, Region 8

Amaila Falls is located on the Kuribrong River which is a tributary of the Potaro River in Region 8, Guyana, South America. The river drops from the escarpment over Amaila Falls vertically approximately 200 feet (60 m), and continues in a series of rapids and falls for almost two miles before reaching placid water at an elevation of 175 feet. The total drop is about 1,200 feet (365 m).

Tiperu Falls in Bartica, Region 7

Tiperu Falls in located in the town of Bartica in Region 7, Guyana, South America – about one minute’s drive from the Bartica Airstrip. To get there from Georgetown, you can either fly to Bartica Airstrip or take the bus to Parika and then the boat to Bartica.

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Tumatumarie Falls in Region 8

Tumatumarie Falls is another splendid waterfalls located at Tumatumarie, Region 8, Guyana, South America. Tumatumarie at this point in time is uninhabited. To get to Tumatumarie from Georgetown, you can drive to Mahdia and then to Tumatumarie. The closest village with a population is El Paso.

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Tumung Falls in Maikwak Village, North Pakaraimas, Region 8

Tumung Falls is doubtless one of Guyana’s most picturesque waterfalls….as you can see from the photos below. It is located in Maikwak Village, North Pakaraimas, Region 8, Guyana, South America.

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Chiung Falls in Kato Village, Region 8

Chiung Falls is a magnificent, splendid, and beautiful waterfall located in Kato Village, Region 8, Guyana, South America. Like many other waterfalls across Guyana, it is poorly promoted, advertised, or reported upon. All of that is about to change, hopefully, as Guyana shifts into overdrive in developing its tourism industry.

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What to Do When You’re in Lethem

Between April 7th to 10th, 2023, hundreds, if not thousands, of people from all around the world will travel to Lethem, Region 9, Guyana, South America to enjoy the Annual Rupununi Rancher’s Rodeo. At the end of the three-day period, some will be ready to return home, but others may be wondering what else is there to do in Region 9. Whether you’re coming for the Rodeo or you’re coming at any other time of the year, here are some suggestions for what you can indulge in while you are in the capital of Region 9.

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All Hotels in Region 9 Are Fully Booked for the Easter “Rodeo” Weekend

Since the start of March, 2023, or perhaps even earlier, hundreds of persons from around Guyana and the world have been contacting hotels in Region 9 for a place to stay during the Easter Weekend, only to be greeted by a disheartening, “fully booked” notice.

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Tutu Waterfall in the South Rupununi Savannahs

Tutu Falls is located close to Meriwau Village in the South Rupununi Savannahs of Guyana, South America. It can be reached by driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle, ATV, or motorcycle down the rugged trail about 2 hours’ drive away from Lethem. The refreshing waters of the Tutu Falls forms a pool on a mountaintop before cascading down the mountain.

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The Purupuruni Waterfall in the Pakarimas

The Purupuruni Falls is one of Guyana’s hundreds of waterfalls. It is located in the Pakarimas about 26 miles from the majestic Kaieteur Falls and 15 miles from Amaila Falls.

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Marshall Falls in the Mazaruni River, Region 7

Marshall Falls is located in the Mazaruni River in Region 7 of Guyana, South America. To get to Marshall Falls, you travel from Bartica by speedboat 25 minutes up the Mazaruni River, stop at a landing, and them hike for 25 minutes through the forest. The Marshall Rapids are located right next to the Marshall Falls.

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There is Something About Guyana that Leaves me Wanting More – by Chanel Stoby

American-born Channel Stoby first visited Guyana in 2021 with her Guyanese born husband. After returning, she shared stories of her experiences here with this publication. She came back again in 2023. And guess what! She’s shared yet another inspiring story. Thank you Chanel Stoby, for helping to promote the Guyana Tourism Industry to people abroad. We really appreciate it!

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Our Trip to Iwokrama – by Brian and Patricia Cameron

Brian and Patricia Cameron, two Canadian visitors to Guyana, traveled to the Rupununi in January 2023 to do some research for an upcoming book. While there, they met many interesting people and visited many beautiful places. In this story, Brian describes their trip from Lethem to Iwokrama.

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German Sports Fishing Tourist Describes Experience in Guyana

A German tourist who traveled to Guyana to engage in catch and release sports fishing in the waters of Guyana’s vast rivers has described his experience. In a Facebook Post titled “Rumble in the Jungle,” the sports fishing enthusiast described his travels and adventures to Guyana. The article posted below was translated from the original German text extracted from the Facebook Page of Global Fishing Adventures.

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Corona Falls in North Rupununi

Corona Falls is one of the lesser known and explored, yet magnificent, beautiful and splendid, waterfalls of Guyana. It is located at the headwaters of the Rewa River in North Rupununi. With its refreshing waters and magnificent scenery, the Corona Falls is definitely a place to visit.

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The Meeting of the Waters in Region 7

Did you know…that there is a place in Guyana where the Cuyuni and Mazuruni Rivers run side by side without mixing? This is a remarkable natural phenomenon with various scientific explanations. According to science, the waters do not mix because they are of different temperatures and densities, and they run at different speeds. However, the phenomenon is so remarkable that it is considered a natural and scientific marvel.

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Birdwatching in the Botanical Gardens by Jane Miller

The Botanical Gardens is located next to the Guyana Zoo and Castellani House in Georgetown, Region 4, Guyana, South America. Established since 1878, the tropical botanical gardens serves as a recreational park which showcases one of the most extensive collections of tropical flora in the Caribbean laid out with ponds, canals, kissing bridges, and a bandstand. The botanical gardens also offers a unique place for birdwatching.

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The Ivan Johnson Sr Floor of the Takutu Hotel

The Ivan Johnson Sr Floor is constructed on the Eastern, Upper wing of the Takutu Hotel in Lethem, Region 9, Guyana, South America. It consists of seventeen rooms ranging from GY$13,000 to GY$20,000. All the rooms of the Ivan Johnson Sr. Floor of the Takutu Hotel contain television, air conditioning, refrigerator, and hot and cold shower.

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Photos: The Annual Rupununi Rodeo Events

The Rupununi Rodeo Performances is an annual concert of live entertainment filled with heat, excitement, and adrenaline-pumping action. The rodeo performances showcase the skill, art, bravery, and raw power of Rupununi-born-and-bred cowboys and cowgirls. It is a phenomenon that explodes across the Rupununi Savannahs and ripples its way across almost every economic sector of Guyana.

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Another Trip to the Kumu Falls in Central Rupununi

On the 18th of October, 2018, I made another trip to the Kumu Waterfall in the Rupununi Savannahs of Guyana, South America. I say “another” trip because I can’t remember exactly how many trips I had made to this falls before – whether it was 5, 6, 7….

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A Tour of Sloth Island by Jane Miller

Sloth Island is a privately owned island located in the Essequibo River of Guyana, South America. It is own by a Guyanese entrepreneur who created Sloth Island Nature Resort on the Island with the aim of promoting eco-tourism and also protecting the endangered species of sloth.

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Bird Watching Cruise of the Demerara River – by Jane Miller

British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, made a tour of the Demerara River on 2nd of February, 2023. She brought back some amazing photos of the beautiful birds spotted over the Demerara River.

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British High Commissioner Takes a Trip to Wichabai Ranch

British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, in December 2022 made a trip to Wichabai Ranch in the Rupununi Savannahs. She says she was blown away by the beauty of the Rupununi and the hospitality of the people. She brought back some amazing photos, about 40 of which are posted below, and she made the following comment.

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Waterfalls in Guyana

There are more than 276 waterfalls across the country of Guyana, so this list by no means covers all of them. However, I’ll be updating this page from time to time with new waterfalls across Guyana, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often.

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My First Trip to the Kumu Falls in Region 9

Kumu Falls is located in Kumu Village in the Central Rupuuni Savannahs of Guyana –about 30 miles away from the border town of Lethem. The town of Lethem is bordered by the Brazilian municipality of Bomfim to the south.

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Baganara Island Resort in the Essequibo River, Region 7

Baganara Island Resort is located in the Essequibo River about 5 miles from the town of Bartica in Region 7, Guyana, South America. The Baganara Island Resort features 17 rooms, 14 of which have an en-suite bathroom, with hot and cold water available. the rooms can be arranged to accommodate up to 40 people.

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Kumu Falls + Bonfim, Brazil: 3-Day Tour…Let’s Roll!

Pack your traveling bag and buckle up your shoes for three days’ of fun and adventure at Guyana’s southern border – Region 9, Guyana, South America.

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Sky Valley Waterfall and Adventure Tours in Moco Moco Village, Region 9

Moco Moco Village is an indigenous community located approximately 24 kilometers (14 miles) southeast of Lethem at the foothills of the Kanuku Mountain range in the Rupununi Savannahs of Guyana, South America. Moco Moco provides excellent relaxation and tranquility for visitors.

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My Trip to Paruima Village, Region 7 by Devi Mangal

In April, 2021, I made a 5-day tour of Paruima Village, Region 7, Guyana, South America. It was one of the most memorable and exhilarating experiences of my life. For the past several months leading up to this outstanding tour, my friend from Paruima, Maunisa Percy, had been inviting me to go there. She had sent me pictures, and I was amazed at the peaceful, natural scenery, and beauty of the place.

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Three Adventurous Guyanese Women Brave 80 Miles of Rough Terrain to Brazil

Jillyne, along with her two friends, who sat at the back of the ATV, claim to be the first three women to have braved 80 miles of rugged terrain through the Pakaraimas in Region 8, Guyana, South America to neighboring Brazil. They share their adventures on this journey.

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The Kumu Falls in Central Rupununi, Region 9

The Kumu Falls is a small but splendid waterfall located in Kumu Village, Central Rupununi Savannhas, Guyana, South America. The magnificent tree-shaded waterfall descends from the mountaintops of the majestic Kanuku Mountains and flows down a gradient of about 3 miles into the Kumu River.

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The Kaieteur Falls in Region 8 – One of the World’s Most Powerful Waterfalls

The Kaieteur Falls is one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls. It is renowned as being the the world’s “widest” one-drop waterfall. The Kaieteur Falls is a one-drop waterfall with a height of 741 feet from the top to the first break. It flows over a series of steep cascades that, when included in the measurement, brings the height of the falls up to 822 feet.

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Sakaika Falls in Region 7

Sakaika Falls is located on the Ekereku River in Region 7 of Guyana, South America. Sakaika Falls, at the time of this article, is a relatively undiscovered and unexplored waterfall hidden deep in the jungles of Guyana in Region 7. The falls can be reached by traveling about 15 miles from the airstrip in Region 7. Motorcycle or ATV would be the preferred choice of vehicle to reach Sakaika Falls because of the rough terrain.

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Baracara Falls, Also Called White Water Falls, in Region 7

Baracara Falls, also called Whitewater Falls, is located in the Mazaruni River in Region 7 of Guyana, South America. The small, unique, and refreshing waterfall cascades down a series of steps and slopes and attracts scores of visitors every week who want to bathe under its flowing white water.

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The Caiman House Eco Lodge in Yupukari Village, Central Rupununi

The Caiman House Eco Lodge is located in Yupukari Village, Central Rupununi Savannahs, Guyana, South America. It was founded in the year 2005 by an American couple who had come to the Rupununi to do a long-term study of the black caiman.

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My Trip to Rewa Village, North Rupununi Savannahs

I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about my first visit to Rewa which is a small village down the Rupununi River in the North Rupununi Savannahs of Guyana, South America.

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Guyana “Has No Comparison” – Says UK Travel Writer, Steph Dyson

UK travel writer, Steph Dyson, wrote an article about Guyana calling it a place of mystery and intrigue, and says that, from a tourism perspective, this hidden gem “has no comparison.”

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International Travel Magazine Lists Kaieteur Among World’s Most Amazing Waterfalls

This comes as no surprise. An international travel magazine has listed the Kaieteur Falls in Region 8, Guyana, South America amongst the world’s most amazing or “breathtaking” waterfalls.

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Hotels in Lethem, Region 9

Are you planning a trip to Lethem and wondering where to stay? Here are your options.

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The Takutu Hotel in Lethem, Region 9

The Takutu Hotel in Lethem, Rupununi Savannahs, Guyana, South America, is one of your finest choices when looking for accommodation in the Rupununi Savannahs of Guyana. In fact, the Takutu Hotel is reputed to be the oldest hotel in the Rupununi – providing hospitality services since the 1960s.

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The Kanuku Lodge Hotel in Lethem, Rupununi

When traveling to Lethem in the Rupununi Savannahs of Guyana, South America, the Kanuku Lodge Hotel in Lethem is one of your options if you’re looking for a place to spend the night – or a few nights, etc. The Kanuku Lodge Hotel is located along Lethem’s Main Commercial Road- right next to Frontier Pharmacy and opposite Reeaz Computer Store. Obliquely opposite is Macedo’s Gas Station.

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Savannah Inn Hotel in Lethem, Region 9

Savannah Inn Hotel and Restaurant is located along Barrack Retreat – Lethem’s Main Commercial Road in Region 9, Guyana, South America. It is located obliquely opposite the Savannah Inn supermarket and the GDF military base, and next to Best Choice General Store and D&D Hardware.

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The Rupununi Eco Hotel in Lethem, Rupununi, Region 9

The Rupununi Eco Hotel is located just a few meters away from Lethem’s commercial center. From the main commercial road, take the street which runs between the GRA building and China Star General Store and walk a few meters. Look left and you will see the Rupununi Eco Hotel.

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My Trip to Kaieteur Falls by Channel Stoby

In this article, American-born Channel Stoby mesmerizes us with her fascinating story of her trip to the Kaieteur Falls in Region 8, Guyana, South America. This story is a sequel to her earlier story published a few days before, “American-born, Channel Stoby, Shares Her Experience Visiting Guyana.”

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Ori Hotel in Lethem, Region 9

What’s unique about Ori Hotel is its round-the-clock restaurant which serves a wide variety of delicious Guyanese cuisine. The dedicated staff of Ori Hotel’s round-the-clock restaurant get up early in the morning to have breakfast prepared for 7 AM. Lunch is ready for 12 Noon, and the menu board proudly displays the menu. Then, at around 6 PM, dinner is served. In between all of this is a wide variety of snacks such as buns, sponge cake, pastries, and local fruit juice available at all times.

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My First Tour of Guyana – by Channel Stoby

One of the most beautiful stories I have read about Guyana from a foreigner’s eyes – someone who visited Guyana for the first time. She mentions eating “genip” for the first time and that “there is beauty everywhere.” She also mentions, as so many of our tourists do, that the photos will never be as good as the experience itself!

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Amazonas Hotel – Lethem

When you travel to Lethem in Region 9, Guyana, South America, be sure to stop at the Amazonas Hotel and see for yourself why we’re one of your finest choices for your hospitality and tourism needs in the Rupununi Savannas and beyond.

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Taking the Bus Down the Lethem – Georgetown Trail

The buses usually leave Lethem at 6 pm every night and arrive in Georgetown around 3 pm the next day. They also leave Georgetown around 6 pm, and arrive around 3 pm in Lethem. Usually, you can pop up the same day and reserve your seat at Carly’s or Cindy’s Bus Service, but it is safer to book a day in advance.

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My Experience With the Pakaraima Mountains Safari 2019

Experiencing my country, Guyana, South America, this way – with less of everything from the city life to a life filled with canned foods, packet snacks, and camping gear to survive in the jungle and mountains for five days – is something I will never forget.

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Tourism: Take a Short Drive Up the Mahaica River

Enjoy this beautiful video showing the placid waters of the Mahaica River and its beautiful surroundings. A tour up the Mahaica river will expose you to the wonders and amazing biodiversity of the area. This beautiful video was filmed by British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, during one of her tours up Mahaica River.

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Tour Review: The Biodiversity of the Mahaica River

We went on a super trip this morning up the Mahaica River. In December, the UN Biodiversity Summit will happen in Montreal. Guyana has a load to show off… this amazing biodiversity is just one hour from our home in Georgetown.

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Wichabai Ranch, A Nature Resort in the South Rupununi

Wichabai Ranch is a beautiful and relaxing nature resort located in the scenic South Rupununi Savannahs of Guyana, South America. It is a must-see for all nature lovers, tourists, and adventurers who wish to experience the beauty of Guyana.

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Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel in Providence, Region 4

Ramada Hotel, also called Princess Hotel, is located in Providence on the East Bank of the Demerara River. Sporting an extensive parking lot, a gym, kids fun park, bar and swimming pool, it is doubtless one of Guyana’s finest and most luxurious hotels. Rooms start at 140 US dollars or 28000 Guyana dollars per night.

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Hotel Glow Royale in Georgetown – Right Next to the Atlantic Ocean

Glow Hotel is located right next to the Atlantic Ocean and right along the Kitty Public Road in Georgetown. The refreshing sea breeze adds to the calm atmosphere and soothing hospitality.

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Hotels in Guyana

Here I will list all the finest hotels across Guyana by Region, rating, etc, with links to more information, details, reviews and contact information, so that you will have no problem finding a place to stay when visiting or traveling across Guyana.

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Surama Village in the North Rupununi – a Sustainable, Ecotourism Destination

Surama Village is as close as you will come to experiencing human civilization and the rainforest environment all in one. It is home to the Macushi Amerindian Tribe. The Surama Eco Lodge can be found in Surama Village. It was listed as one of the best hotels in Guyana, Venezuela, and Colombia in the year 2011 by National Geographic. In the same year, it was the joint winner of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Award, along with Harrison’s Cave in Barbados.

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Tour Operators In Guyana

This list of tour operators, tour guides, and other tour companies in Guyana is by no means complete. However, we will strive to keep this page updated and add to it often with the aim of making it as complete a resource as possible. Do you own or operate a tour company in Guyana, South America? Contact us to have your company listed on this page for free.

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    Let's have a look at the best places to visit in Guyana: 1. Georgetown. Source: flickr. Georgetown, Guyana. The place where so many Guyanese come to shop, work and play is actually something of a shadow of its former self. In fact, there's no question that Georgetown's golden age came with the height of the colonial powers here, a fact ...

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    Guyana is a kind of place that's becoming increasingly rare in the world today; come and you'll find untouched nature with amazing wildlife and birding experiences, rich culture and heritage, warm hospitality and a relaxing, Caribbean vibe. 90% of the population live along the coast, leaving the country's lush interior untouched, and ripe for exploration.

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    Guyana is one of the least-known corners of South America and truly off the beaten track with both a rich culture and a pristine environment. 1. It's oh so quiet. Image c/o Anna M, Flickr. Guyana currently only receives about 3,000 tourists a year, which, to put it in perspective, is about the same as Machu Picchu receives in a single day.

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    Kaieteur Falls. In the Kaieteur National Park on the Potaro River, the Kaieteur Falls are without a doubt Guyana's most highly prized natural wonder. Some 30,000 gallons of water cascade down a sheer drop of more than 750 feet - almost five times the height of Niagara Falls - making Kaieteur one of the world's largest and most ferocious ...

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    French Guiana. South America. French Guiana is a remote region of France covered in thick jungle and wilderness, although you'll also find colonial architecture, eerie prison-camp history and some of the world's most diverse plant and animal life here. It's a strange mix of French law and rainforest humidity where only a few destinations along ...

  20. Driving from Georgetown to Lethem

    Last updated: October 1, 2023 at 23:05 pm. On the 25th of September, 2023, I departed the city of Georgetown, Guyana, South America and headed for the town of Lethem in Region 9.It's was a long and somewhat arduous journey of about 600 kilometers, but also a fun and enjoyable one.

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    It is located in No. 79 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana, South America and sports an awesome view of the Corentyne River from balcony of the third floor the refreshing river breeze caresses you abundantly with its Caribbean warmth. At present, the hotel sports 23 rooms with rooms ranging from 12,000 GYD to 20,000 GYD as follows: