Guyana

Country: Guyana

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The Republic of Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America the size of England, with a population of only 750,000. The majority of the population lives in and around the oceanfront capital, Georgetown.
Guyana is a unique and touristy South American country with lush nature, waterfalls, friendly and hospitable people. Guyana, with its several natural wonders, is now rapidly emerging as a premier ecotourism destination.
Therefore, if you are looking for something unusual for your vacation, then try to make this country the place of your future tourist route!
The nation's capital, Georgetown is a charming and exciting city! Despite the fact that it is quite a modern city and the capital of the state, at the same time it is devoid of skyscrapers, usually found in other capitals around the world. Here you will mainly find wooden buildings. Here is the unique Cathedral of St. George, which is the largest wooden structure in the world.
While walking around the city, you will also be able to see horses pulling carts, colorful parrots flying overhead and locals buying essentials in small markets and shops. The city also has several good restaurants and cafes. The Amazon rainforest is another unique place in Guyana. There are a lot of untouched jungle areas here that will be of interest to fans of eco-tours. In Guyana, we recommend visiting various communities and seeing all the cultural and linguistic diversity of this country.
On the wild beach of Shell Beach, you can see huge turtles weighing up to 750 kg in their natural habitat. And in the vast expanses of the Rupununi savannah, you can get acquainted with the Indian cowboys "vaqueros", fish and enjoy horseback riding. By the way, rodeo lovers are recommended to visit the three-day rodeo festival, which takes place here once a year. The mesmerizing Kaieteur Falls, falling in streams from an 800-pound height, is completely devoid of crowds of tourists and amazes no less than Niagara!
Buy unforgettable authentic souvenirs in the country's markets or go fishing on one of the country's rivers - Pairama or Black Piranha (eng. Pairama and Black Piranha). The locals are very fond of telling stories - this is their real gift. And Guyana itself is an incredible history hidden from everyone, amazing and diverse!

Here are just a few of the most interesting places and reasons why you should visit Guyana:

  • Georgetown – the Garden City

    Georgetown is a charming and exciting city in the world. Though a modern city and the capital of Guyana, it is devoid of skyscrapers usually found in other capital cities around the world. You will mostly find wooden buildings here. Georgetown, also popularly called the Garden City, is home to St. George Cathedral, which is the largest wooden structure in the world. The capital city is Guyana’s prime attraction. It’s an absolutely thrilling experience visiting the city. As you stroll down the streets here you will find horses pulling carts, parrots flying overhead, and people buying their essentials from small markets. There are some good restaurants and cafes in the city as well.
  • Amazon Rainforest

    Nearly 80 percent of tropical virgin rainforest exist in Guyana. In fact, the tract of Amazon Rainforest in the country is truly one of the last unspoiled stretches here. In recent years, the Amazon Rainforest in Guyana has started opening up to eco-tourism. Why not visit the rainforest and enjoy the thrills of hiking through the jungle, see majestic waterfalls, and go on excursions at the Asa Wright Nature Center situated nearby Trinidad to spot more than 800 bird species. You can also enjoy your stay at the three eco-lodges here – Rock View Lodge, Atta Rainforest Lodge and Iwokrama River Lodge.
  • Amerindian communitie

    Guyana is home to many Amerindian communities such as Wapisiana, Waiwai, Macushi, Warao, Arawak and Caribe just to name a few. All these communities have their customs, languages and cultures. These communities can be found mostly living in the mangrove coast and wild interiors such as rainforest and savannahs in the country. Your visit will remain incomplete if you don’t visit these fascinating and intriguing Amerindian communities.
  • See earth’s largest reptile at Shell Beach

    A visit to the Shell Beach is a thrilling and exciting experience. Here you will get opportunity to see the leather-back turtle, one of the largest reptiles on the earth. These huge turtles are awesome to look and can weigh up to 750 kg. While strolling on the beach you can also see the frequently-visiting green and Hawksbill turtle as well. Swimming at the Shell Beach, which is among the last wild beaches in South America, is though not recommended. You will also discover few small Amerindian settlements amid rainforest and mangrove. Jaguars have been spotted prowling the beaches during the night.
  • Wilderness of Rupununi Savannah

    The vast wilderness of the Savannahs of the Rupununi is simply amazing. Exploring the Rupununi Savannah is a great experience. You will discover Amerindian cowboys, also called Vaqueros, roaming the plains. The world’s largest ranch was once situated here. It’s an excellent place for bird watching, fishing, wildlife spotting and enjoying horse riding holidays.
  • Participate in the annual Rupununi Rodeo Festival

    The 3-day annual Rupununi Rodeo Festival is simply fascinating. It’s a joy to watch cattle and wild horses rounded up out of the huge wilderness of the Rupununi Savannah and performing various acts and tricks. You will undoubtedly find the festival quite exciting.
  • Take a fascinating look at Kaieteur Falls

    If you are disappointed to see Niagara Falls in the middle of the city or irritated by huge deluge of tourists at the Victoria Falls or totally unimpressed by Angels Falls and little drip of water from here, then just take a look at the Kaieteur Falls in Guyana, which you will love seeing again and again. This world’s largest single drop waterfall in volume and height is marvelous to see. It is located in the midst of a vast wilderness and drops from over 800 feet.
  • Authentic

    In places like Lethem (a remote inland village on the border of Brazil and Guyana), due to previous floods in the Rupannuni, red dirt flood-stains could still be seen in the reception area almost a meter up the wall at the guest house where I was staying. They used milk crates during the time of the flood to try to continue a sense of normality even during the chaos. People are living life to the fullest regardless of what has happened in the village. The people are eternally happy.
  • Stories

    Guyanese love to talk (they are known to use their hands while they are talking)! Their storytelling ability is a true gift!
  • Souvenirs

    Guyana is world renowned for its gold
  • Fishing

    Most of the few tourist visiting Guyana are either birders or fishermen. Guyana has great opportunities for both. The rivers of Guyana are some of the richest in the world with many different species fish including the above Pairama and its cousin the Black Piranha. If you do decide to go on a fishing trip to Guyana, we would ask you to think about the environment and to release the fish you catch.

Cities and sights of Guyana

There are over 31 large cities and most popular places in Guyana

Georgetown

Rupununi Savanna

Kaieteur National Park

Georgetown

Rupununi Savanna

Kaieteur National Park

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For travellers to Guyana

- Colonial architecture and parks in Georgetown
- Rupununi Savanna with its incredible wildlife
- The splendid falls of Kaieteur National Park

Tour operator Ada Tours will be happy to help organize a trip to Guyana in South America as part of a group tour or help you develop your personal individual itinerary around the country. Guyana can be combined in a single tour with one of the countries of Latin America, such as Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia or Suriname.

The country is interesting primarily for its ecological tourist routes - the Amazon River, waterfalls, mountains, lakes allow organizing trekking tours for any level of training. Hiking among the jungle and majestic waterfalls is unique here! For example, in Asa Raita near Trinidad, you can see about 800 species of birds, and local eco-lodges offer a secluded stay in the wild with the comfort of a private atmosphere. Immersion in the culture of ethnic groups, shopping, fishing in the rivers, eco-tours are just a small part of what can be organized in the Republic of Guyana. We will be happy to help you bring any travel idea into your life!

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Tour operator Ada Tours will be happy to help organize a trip to Guyana in South America as part of a group tour or help you develop your personal individual itinerary around the country. Guyana can be combined in a single tour with one of the countries of Latin America, such as Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia or Suriname.

The country is interesting primarily for its ecological tourist routes - the Amazon River, waterfalls, mountains, lakes allow organizing trekking tours for any level of training. Hiking among the jungle and majestic waterfalls is unique here!

For example, in Asa Raita near Trinidad, you can see about 800 species of birds, and local eco-lodges offer a secluded stay in the wild with the comfort of a private atmosphere. Immersion in the culture of ethnic groups, shopping, fishing in the rivers, eco-tours are just a small part of what can be organized in the Republic of Guyana. We will be happy to help you bring any travel idea into your life!

Bespoke travel itineraries and Tours to Guyana by Tour Operator Ada Tours