Travel Guyana

Looking for a different place to travel this year? Guyana may be the destination for you.

Guyana travel tips & advice

Guyana is a country in northeast South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Venezuela, and Brazil. Guyana means “land of many waters” and its capital is Georgetown. Originally a Dutch colony in the 17th century, then taken by the British in 1815, Guyana claimed its independence in 1966 from the United Kingdom. It is a mostly English-speaking country with a few local dialects among the locals.

The weather is very tropical, being hot and humid. There are two rainy seasons: May to mid-August and mid-November to mid-January. A few natural destinations that are definitely worth checking out include:

• Kaieteur Falls, which is five times larger the Niagara Falls
• Kanuka Mountains
• Shell Beach

When traveling to a different country it is wise to learn all you can before finding out things the hard way. Guyana is not immune to some of the common pitfalls of popular travel destinations:

• Notorious for its petty crimes, be sure not to travel alone. There is safety in numbers.
• Stay away from the area of Buxton unless you know someone who has traveled there and is familiar with that area. There is a predominate crime and drug rate.
• The interior areas are safe, friendly, and tourists are well received.
• Do not drink the local water. Always request bottled water, with the sealed cap on.
• Receive immunizations for yellow fever and bring strong mosquito repellent.

You can have your pick of your favourite fast food restaurants. Of course, there are local restaurants so you can taste the native flavors, which can be an adventure in itself while traveling to any country. There are also readily available hotels with different amenities and price points.

Flights to Guyana / How to Get There

Find cheap flights to Guyana and more cheap flights here. There are daily flights at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, which is south of Georgetown. There are minibuses for your use, but it is suggested to travel these by day only. There are taxis and water taxis too, however be sure to haggle your price before traveling to your destination.

Hotels in Guyana & Where to Stay

Find the best prices for hotels in Guyana, and other cheap hotels here. Guyana offers its fair share of hotels, hostels, guesthouses and more.

Guyana promises a different type of vacation with the added benefit of some of the world’s favorite destinations included. However you wish to get there, you are sure to have an exciting trip.