Guyana Travel Guide 🇬🇾
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Guyana — Georgetown, Kaieteur Falls, Amazon rainforest, savannahs & indigenous eco-regions
🌤 Live Weather — Georgetown
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Georgetown
🌿 Environment Rainforests · waterfalls · savannah wetlands
💱 Currency Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
🗣 Language English (widely spoken)
⏱ Time Zone GMT−4
🔌 Plug Type Type A · B · D — 110/220V
Famous for: Kaieteur Falls · wildlife eco-tourism · giant river otters · Amerindian community lodges
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free for some nationalities E-visa / prior approval for many countries Passport valid 6+ months- Return / onward ticket may be required
- Hotel booking or invitation letter
- Travel insurance recommended
Requirements vary — check your nationality before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Sep–Apr Best for wildlife & rainforest trips
🌧 May–Aug Heavier rainfall in many regions
⭐ Year-Round Kaieteur Falls flights
🌿 Eco-Season Lush rainforest after rains
Roads to interior lodges may be muddy during rainy months.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $45–70 / ₹3,700–₹5,800 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $90–150 / ₹7,500–₹12,500 per day
- 👑 Interior Eco-Lodges — $200+ / ₹16,600+ per day
Charter bush flights & remote lodges increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Georgetown Kaieteur Falls Iwokrama Rainforest Rupununi Savannah Lethem Shell Beach (turtles)🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic & charter flights to interior
- 4×4 overland routes
- River boats in rainforest regions
- Tours recommended for remote areas
Travel to indigenous regions is usually via guided packages.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — GTT · Digicel
- Good coverage in Georgetown
- Very limited in interior regions
- Many eco-lodges have basic connectivity only
Download offline maps & carry power bank for remote trips.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash-first economy outside Georgetown
- ATMs limited in interior towns
- Cards accepted in some hotels only
- Carry small bills for transport & markets
Confirm payment options with lodges before arrival.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Pepperpot
- Roti & curry dishes
- Mettagee
- Fresh river fish & cassava breads
- Tropical fruits & juices
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Mashramani (Republic Day)
- Phagwah / Holi
- Diwali celebrations
- Cultural & heritage festivals
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Take normal precautions in cities
- Travel with licensed tour operators inland
- Wildlife areas require guided supervision
- Weather affects remote transport
Inform your lodge/tour about travel plans in interior regions.
🎒 What to Pack
- Light clothing + rain jacket
- Insect repellent
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Cash & power bank
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical rainforest climate
- Humid year-round
- Two rainy periods in many regions
- Hotter in savannah areas
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Georgetown heritage walk
- Day 2 — Kaieteur Falls flight excursion
- Day 3 — Fly/drive to Iwokrama Rainforest
- Day 4 — Canopy walkway & wildlife spotting
- Day 5 — Rupununi Savannah community visit
❓ FAQs
Is English spoken?
Yes — Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America.
Is Guyana mainly eco-tourism?
Yes — most attractions are rainforest & wildlife-based.
Do I need cash?
Yes — especially outside Georgetown.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 913
👮 Police 911
🔥 Fire 912
🩺 Tourist Assistance Local Emergency Services
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