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Guyana✨ 10 best things to do in Guyana

Things to do in Guyana

1. Fly to Kaieteur FallsTake a small plane over endless rainforest to stand beside one of the world's most powerful single-drop waterfalls.
2. Stay in the RupununiSleep at Amerindian-run lodges on wild savannahs and spot giant anteaters, jaguars and harpy eagles.
3. Canopy walk at IwokramaStroll suspended walkways high above the rainforest floor at dawn as the jungle wakes up.
4. Spot giant ottersCanoe along the Rupununi River with rangers to see giant river otters, caimans and arapaima.
5. Explore GeorgetownAdmire white wooden colonial buildings, including St George's Cathedral, one of the tallest wooden churches in the world.
6. Browse Stabroek MarketPlunge into the bustle of Georgetown's iconic iron-clock-towered market.
7. Taste Guyanese foodTry pepperpot, curry and roti, cook-up rice and fresh tropical fruits reflecting the country's many cultures.
8. Tour El Dorado rum countryLearn about Demerara rum, made in Guyana for centuries, on a distillery tour.
9. Visit Shell BeachSee endangered sea turtles nesting on a remote Atlantic beach in season.
10. Cruise the EssequiboTravel by boat along the largest river between the Orinoco and the Amazon, past islands and the ruins of Fort Kyk-Over-Al.

Guyana🗺️ Where to visit in Guyana

Where to go in Guyana

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  GeorgetownCapital · colonial architectureA laid-back capital of canals, wooden buildings, the seawall and colourful markets.
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  Kaieteur National ParkInterior · waterfallHome to the thundering Kaieteur Falls, best reached by a scenic charter flight.
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  Rupununi SavannahsSouth · wildlife & ranchesVast grasslands with Amerindian villages, ranches and superb wildlife watching.
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  Iwokrama ForestCentral · rainforestA protected rainforest reserve with a canopy walkway and excellent chances of seeing wildlife.
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  Essequibo RiverWest · river & islandsA huge river dotted with islands, riverside resorts and colonial history.
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  Shell BeachNorthwest · coastA remote stretch of coast that is an important nesting site for sea turtles.
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  New AmsterdamBerbice · historic townAn old colonial town on the Berbice River with fine wooden architecture.

Guyana🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Guyana

Best time to visit Guyana

Guyana is hot and humid all year, with daytime highs around 29–32 °C on the coast. The coast has two rainy seasons, while the southern Rupununi savannahs have one long wet season from about May to August.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Georgetown (approximate averages).

Guyana🎉 Festivals & events in Guyana

• 23 February
  MashramaniRepublic Day is celebrated with costumed parades, calypso and steel bands in Georgetown.
• March
  Phagwah (Holi)Communities across the country celebrate the Hindu spring festival by throwing coloured powder and water.
• October–November
  DiwaliHomes are lit with diyas, and motorcades of illuminated floats parade through towns.
• Easter
  Rupununi RodeoCowboys from the savannah ranches compete in a traditional rodeo in Lethem.
• 1 August
  Emancipation DayA national holiday honouring the end of slavery with African food, music and cultural events.

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Guyana🎒 Backpacking Guyana – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $50–80 a day

• Guyana is not a budget destination for the interior; group tours or shared charter flights help reduce costs.
• Shared minibuses run cheaply along the coast from Georgetown's main bus parks.
• The overland route from Georgetown to Lethem passes through Iwokrama and is the cheapest way into the interior, though the road can be rough in the rainy season.
• Eat at local cook shops and markets for cheap curry, roti and cook-up rice.
• Bring insect repellent, a lightweight long-sleeved shirt and a headtorch for interior lodges.

Guyana🛡️ Safety & money in Guyana

Emergency: 911 police · 912 fire · 913 ambulance

Guyana🛬 Getting to Guyana

Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) near Georgetown handles most international flights, with connections to the Caribbean, North America and nearby South American countries. Land crossings link Guyana with Brazil at Lethem and Suriname via the Corentyne River ferry.

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Guyana💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Guyana

• Guyana is the only country in South America where English is the official language.
• Kaieteur Falls is roughly four times the height of Niagara Falls.
• Much of Guyana's coastline lies below sea level and is protected by a seawall and Dutch-built drainage canals.
• Most of the country is still covered by tropical rainforest.
• Guyana is a member of CARICOM, whose secretariat is based in Georgetown.

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