Things to do in Guyana

25 things to do in Guyana

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• Witness the mighty Kaieteur Falls

  Stand at the edge of Kaieteur Falls, where the Potaro River plunges 226 meters into a misty gorge, often with no one else around.

  Kaieteur National Park, Region 8

• Trek to the base of Mount Roraima

  Embark on a multi-day expedition from Paruima through pristine rainforest to reach the base of Mount Roraima, Guyana's highest tepui, camping beside ancient rock formations.

  Region 7, Cuyuni-Mazaruni

• Walk the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway

  Walk among the treetops on the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, spotting howler monkeys, macaws, and the elusive jaguar in one of the world's last pristine rainforests.

  Iwokrama Rainforest, Region 8

• Explore Stabroek Market

  Lose yourself in Stabroek Market, a 19th-century cast-iron structure where vendors sell fresh produce, spices, handcrafted jewellery, and exotic fruits.

  Georgetown

• Join the Mashramani street parade

  Join the vibrant Mashramani street parade with colourful floats, steel bands, and costumed revellers celebrating Guyana's Republic Day.

  Georgetown

• Taste authentic pepperpot at Cara Lodge

  Sample authentic pepperpot, a slow-cooked Amerindian stew of cassareep and meat, at the historic Cara Lodge in Georgetown.

  Georgetown

• Float among Victoria Amazonica lilies at Karanambu

  Float past dinner-plate-sized Victoria Amazonica lily pads at Karanambu Ranch in the Rupununi, home to a renowned river ecology research center.

  Karanambu, Region 9

• Visit Fort Zeelandia on Fort Island

  Explore the crumbling 18th-century Dutch fort on Fort Island, complete with a brick stronghold, cannons, and dramatic views of the Essequibo River.

  Fort Island, Essequibo Islands

• Witness sea turtles nesting at Shell Beach

  Witness leatherback, green, and hawksbill turtles nesting on a moonlit night at Shell Beach, a remote coastal wilderness only accessible by boat.

  Shell Beach, Region 1

• Decode the Timehri petroglyphs

  Examine mysterious pre-Columbian petroglyphs carved into boulders along the Timehri River, believed to be 3,000–5,000 years old.

  Timehri, Demerara-Mahaica

• Spot black caiman at Caiman House

  Drift silently on the Rupununi River by moonlight, shining a spotlight to catch the red glowing eyes of black caiman, some up to five meters long.

  Yupukari, Region 9

• Canoe to Kyk-Over-Al

  Canoe through the narrow Fort Island channel to the haunting Kyk-Over-Al, a tiny Dutch fort ruin on a river island surrounded by dense jungle.

  Fort Island, Essequibo Islands

• Hike the Kanuku Mountains from Surama

  Join an indigenous guide from Surama Village for a dawn hike into the Kanuku Mountains, listening for the roaring calls of howler monkeys as the mist lifts.

  Surama, Region 9

• Visit the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology

  Delve into Guyana's nine Amerindian cultures through ancient pottery, woven hammocks, and shamanic artifacts at the Walter Roth Museum.

  Georgetown

• Swim in the pools of Orinduik Falls

  Bathe in the terraced pools of Orinduik Falls, where the Ireng River cascades over smooth jasper steps on the Brazil border.

  Region 8, Potaro-Siparuni

• Tour the El Dorado Rum Heritage Centre

  Tour the El Dorado Rum Heritage Centre to see centuries-old wooden stills and taste 15-year-old rums directly from the cask.

  Diamond, East Bank Demerara

• Stroll the Georgetown Seawall at sunset

  Walk or jog along the Georgetown Seawall at sunset, watching fishing boats bob on the Atlantic while locals gather to enjoy the cool breeze.

  Georgetown

• Marvel at St. George's Cathedral

  Marvel at the soaring wooden ceiling of St. George's Cathedral, an Anglican architectural marvel built in 1892 entirely of greenheart timber.

  Georgetown

• Birdwatch at Rewa Eco-Lodge

  Spot harpy eagles, scarlet macaws, and Guianan cock-of-the-rock at Rewa Eco-Lodge, set where the Rupununi and Rewa rivers meet.

  Rewa, Region 9

• See cassava bread-making at Santa Mission

  Visit the indigenous village of Santa Mission (St. Cuthberts) to see traditional cassava bread-making and weave with ite palm.

  St. Cuthbert's Mission, Demerara-Mahaica

• Canoe safari on the Burro Burro River

  Take a canoe safari from Surama on the Burro Burro River, gliding past giant river otters and tapir tracks in the heart of the rainforest.

  Surama, Region 9

• Eat cook-up rice and pepper shrimp at Bourda Market

  Sample fiery pepper shrimp and one-pot cook-up rice, a Creole staple of rice cooked in coconut milk with black-eyed peas and meat.

  Georgetown

• Dance to chutney-soca at Palm Court

  Dance to live chutney-soca at the Palm Court in Georgetown, a popular nightspot where DJs spin until dawn.

  Georgetown

• Step inside the Umana Yana

  Step inside the towering Umana Yana, an Indigenous benab built with local materials for the 1972 Non-Aligned Movement conference.

  Georgetown

• Spot pink river dolphins near Bartica

  Join a guided boat trip from Bartica to find playful pink river dolphins in the deep brown waters of the Essequibo.

  Bartica, Region 7