Guyana Sights

  1. Bartica

    The lively mining town of Bartica may come as something of a relief if you found Georgetown a little too tense. While the population of miners and forest workers may be rambunctious, they are generally typically Guyanese friendly. Easy excursions from the town include Marshall Falls and the ruins of the Dutch fort Kyk-Over-Al.

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  2. Iwokrama Rain Forest

    Iwokrama, established in 1996, is a unique, living laboratory for tropical forest management and socio-economic development for Amerindians. Amidst 371,000 ha (916,760 acres) of virgin rainforest, this exceptional region is home to the highest recorded number of fish and bat species in the world.

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  3. Kaieteur Falls

    You may have been to Angel or Iguazú falls, seen Niagara or not even be particularly interested in waterfalls; it doesn't matter, go to Kaieteur Falls. Watching 30,000 gallons of water per second be shot out over a 250m (820ft) cliff in the middle of a misty, ancient jungle without another tourist in sight is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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  4. Kanuku Mountains

    In the local Macushi language, Kanuku means 'rich forest', and the Kanuku Mountains, rising out of the Rapununi savanna, are home to a very rich slice of all Guyana's wildlife species. Around 70% of the country's astonishing bird species make their roosts in Kanuku, along with jaguars and giant otters, anteaters and monkeys.

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  5. Kyk-Over-Al

    At the junction of the Mazuruni and Cuyuni rivers is Kyk-Over-Al, a ruined Dutch fortress dating from 1616. From here, take a ferry to Marshall Falls, which is a good place for bathing and observing riverine wildlife.

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  7. Marshall Falls

    Near Bartica, the Essequibo meets the Mazaruni River and Marshall Falls, a series of rapids and a jungle waterfall. Scrape beyond the surface with a good guide. Look for tours that are sensitive to the environment and for programs co-run by Amerindians.

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  8. Orinduik Falls

    Orinduik Falls span the Ireng river between Guyana and Brazil. The water splashes pleasantly down 25m (80ft) of rocks and ledges of jasper. It's a beautiful spot for a swim or a fresh-air cold shower.

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  9. Rupununi Savannas

    These Africa-like plains are scattered with Amerindian villages and an exceptional diversity of wildlife. Rivers filled with huge caimans, the world's largest water lilies (the Victoria amazonica) and a mindboggling variety of colorful birds, cut through plains of golden grasses and termite mounds.

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  10. Shell Beach

    Shell Beach extends for about 140km (87mi) along the coast near the Venezuela border and is a nesting site for four of the eight sea turtle species, including olive ridleys, hawksbills and the magnificent giant leatherbacks. These turtles used to be slaughtered for their meat and eggs but are now part of a non-governmental conservation program.

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  11. Surama

    An Amerindian village where there are rustically lovely huts built specifically for tourists. The village has trained a few guides to take visitors hiking or canoeing and the school often prepares a warm-hearted welcome of singing and dancing for village visitors.

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