Beautiful blue sky reflecting in the Amazonia Basin river. Corocoro river goes along Yutaje Community whicth mean in the native language: River Foam (Espuma del Rio)

Guyana

Few places on the planet offer raw adventure as authentic as densely forested Guyana. Although the country has a troubled history of political instability and interethnic tension, underneath the headlines of corruption and economic mismanagement is a joyful and motivated mix of people who are slowly turning the country into the continent's best-kept ecotourism secret.

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Must-see attractions for your itinerary

Kaieteur Falls
Guyana
You may have been to Salto Ángel or Iguazú Falls, seen Niagara or not even be particularly interested in waterfalls, but it doesn't matter: go to Kaieteur…
St George's Cathedral
Georgetown
The most impressive building in town is the white-painted, Gothic-style St George's Cathedral, said to be the world's tallest wooden building. It was…
Canopy Walkway
Guyana
Iwokrama's Canopy Walkway, 60km east of the river crossing and the Iwokrama River Lodge, is a series of walkways 30m above the forest floor, connecting…
Marshall Falls
Guyana
These lovely fast-flowing cascades, deep in the jungle, are wonderfully interactive; you can clamber under them, swim in various pools, take massage…
Orinduik Falls
Guyana
Often added as a second stop on a day trip to Kaieteur Falls, Orinduik is a collection of far smaller waterfalls cascading over several levels where you…
Shell Beach
Guyana
This is one of the least developed areas of the entire South American coastline; the only human additions are in the form of temporary fishing huts and…
Botanical Gardens
Georgetown
Georgetown's Botanical Garden is a pleasant open space with a huge range of tropical plants, trees and flowers in it, including the Victoria Regia Lily,…
Promenade Garden
Georgetown
During daylight hours, the Promenade Garden in Cummingsburg is a quiet place to relax, read and enjoy the flowers and tropical birdlife. Its tranquility…