Guyana
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Overview
Few places on the planet offer raw adventure as authentic as densely forested Guyana. Although the country has a troubled history of political instability and interethnic tension, underneath the headlines of corruption and economic mismanagement is a joyful and motivated mix of people who are slowly turning the country into the continent's best-kept ecotourism secret.
01 / Attractions
Must-see attractions
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You may have been to Salto Ángel or Iguazú Falls, seen Niagara or not even be particularly interested in waterfalls, but it doesn't matter: go to Kaieteur…
Georgetown
The most impressive building in town is the white-painted, Gothic-style St George's Cathedral, said to be the world's tallest wooden building. It was…
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Iwokrama's Canopy Walkway, 60km east of the river crossing and the Iwokrama River Lodge, is a series of walkways 30m above the forest floor, connecting…
Guyana
This is one of the least developed areas of the entire South American coastline; the only human additions are in the form of temporary fishing huts and…
Georgetown
Georgetown's Botanical Garden is a pleasant open space with a huge range of tropical plants, trees and flowers in it, including the Victoria Regia Lily,…
Georgetown
During daylight hours, the Promenade Garden in Cummingsburg is a quiet place to relax, read and enjoy the flowers and tropical birdlife. Its tranquility…
Georgetown
Georgetown's zoo, inside the Botanical Gardens, desperately needs some investment, but it has a decent collection of creatures nonetheless. You'll see…
Georgetown
The distinctive neo-Gothic City Hall, inaugurated in 1889, has a 23m tower where colonial-period wives apparently watched for their husbands' ships to…
02 / Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
Perhaps one of the most intimate and underrated travel destinations, Guyana sits on the shoulder of South America.
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04 / Articles
Latest stories from Guyana
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Best in Travel - 20237 days to connect with Guyana’s unspoiled natureNov 15, 2022 • 8 min read
Wildlife & NatureWhere the wild things are: tracking Guyana’s iconic wildlifeFeb 10, 2020 • 6 min read
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