Introducing Guyana
Travel Alert: Criminal activity is a problem in parts of Guyana, see the Health & Safety section for details or Smartraveller for current government warnings.
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Described by its own tourism association as ‘Conradian’ and ‘raw,’ Guyana is a densely forested country with a dark reputation of political instability and interethnic tension. While politics aren’t making things brighter, underneath the headlines of corruption and economic mismanagement is a joyful and motivated mix of people who are trying to bring the spectacular natural attributes of this country to their full ecotourism potential. Georgetown, the country’s crumbling colonial capital, is distinctly Caribbean with a rocking nightlife, plenty of great places to eat and an edgy market; the interior of the country is more Amazonian with its struggling Amerindian communities and unparalleled wildlife-viewing opportunities that all feel safely away from the political hoopla. Wherever you go, Guyana promises to make the trip of a lifetime.
Last updated: Mar 15, 2011
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RE: Trip by car from Mexico crossing Central America down to Patagonia
by markharf 13 September 2011
OP, you ask too many questions for anyone to bother answering. That leads us all to over-simplify; witness #4 and #5 above. Real answer…
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Travelling by car from Mexico crossing Central America down to Patagonia
by edeldmex 12 September 2011
Hi LP Community, We are two adventurers (Edelweiss from Germany and Octavio from Mexico) in our early 30's eager to explore Southern…
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RE: Prices in Guyana
by naat2291 09 September 2011
also, there ARE several establishments charging just USD$10 a night... jerries for example was charging this last time i visited... …
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Our Top Picks For Guyana
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1 Kaieteur Falls
Become breathless at the sight of one of the world’s highest single-drop falls, deep in the Amazon jungle
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2 Iwokrama
Get inspired by this cutting-edge rainforest ecotourism project and be a welcomed guest in Amerindian villages
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3 Rupununi Savannas
Live like a cowboy in this out-of-Africa feeling region that is home to some of the last thriving populations of giant river otters and black caimans
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4 Best journey
Best journey – travel from Parika to Mabaruma (Shell Beach), passing through rice-farming towns, crossing rivers teeming with birdlife and watching sea turtles nest in the sand
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5 Off the beaten track
Track harpy eagles or stay on a working cattle ranch with local vaqueros (cowboys) in the remote Kanuku Mountains
Our favourite Guyana Blogs (beta)
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When Fear Causes Bad Decisions: A Scary Border Crossing Story
Blog: Coconut Radio - 23 April 2010
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Diane Mc Turk: Savior of Giant River Otters & the Coolest Woman I Have Ever Met
Blog: Coconut Radio - 20 April 2010
If you haven't noticed by now, I really love Guyana. Every day I spent there was an unbelievable adventure, but meeting Diane Mc Turk, an ageless woman who has devoted her life to saving the Amazon's endangered giant river otters, was a highlight.
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Photo of the Week: Kaietuer Falls, Guyana
Blog: Coconut Radio - 24 February 2010
