Kaieteur Falls
Region: Potaro River
Nature
Giant single-drop waterfall deep in tropical rainforest. Popular for small plane tours and jungle trekking.
Tourism in Guyana
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Tourist attractions
Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve
Region: Central Guyana
Nature
Research reserve known for canopy walkway and night safaris.
Rupununi Savanna
Region: South
Nature
Grassland dotted with cowboy culture and giant anthills.
Mount Roraima
Region: Guyana/Brazil/Venezuela border
Nature
Representative tepui (table mountain). Trekking generally from Venezuela side.
Georgetown Historic District
Region: Georgetown
Cultural Heritage
Old town preserving wooden colonial architecture and canal network.
Stabroek Market
Region: Georgetown
Culture
Market with iron Gothic clock tower landmark.
Demerara Harbour Bridge
Region: Near Georgetown
Modern Architecture
1.8km movable bridge. Ship passage visible during opening times.
Shell Beach
Region: Northwest coast
Nature
Protected beach where five sea turtle species nest. Night guided tours available.
Orinduik Falls
Region: Near Brazil border
Nature
Waterfall sliding down wide rock shelf. Swimming spot.
Guyana National Museum
Region: Georgetown
Culture
Free museum exhibiting indigenous crafts and rare animal taxidermy.
Suggested itineraries
Classic Guyana 6 Days
Duration (days): 6
Highlights: Georgetown old town, Kaieteur day flight, Demerara River sunset cruise
Based in capital sightseeing, day trip flight to Kaieteur Falls, final day enjoying rum distillery and mangrove boardwalk.
Interior Exploration 10 Days
Duration (days): 10
Highlights: Iwokrama forest lodge, Rupununi Savanna, Indigenous village homestay
Adventure route traversing central to southern regions via 4WD and canoe. Wildlife observation and rodeo experience included.
Travel tips
- Rainy season may close runways; allow flexible schedule for domestic flights.
- Credit cards only in urban areas. Cash (small U.S. dollar bills) convenient.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required.
- Insect repellent and long sleeves essential; tropical malaria low risk but mosquito protection important.
- Tap water not suitable for drinking; purchase bottled water.
- Public minibuses cheap but fast. Taxis safer for safety priority.
- Avoid deserted streets in central Georgetown at night.
- Left-side traffic; watch vehicle direction when crossing.
- Photographing indigenous villages, polite to ask elder permission.
- Oil field development areas have many restricted zones for unauthorized personnel.
- Rain gear essential year-round; frequent brief squalls.