Capital
Georgetown
Population
787K
Currency
Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Best Time to Visit
September–November
#145
World Tourism Rank
0.01%
of World Land Area
0
UNESCO Sites
3
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: September–November
Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world, about five times the height of Niagara Falls.
Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America.
Kaieteur Falls pouring off the edge of the rainforest plateau is a sight few travelers ever witness.
- A traveler on visiting Guyana
Guyana is a hidden gem on South America's northern coast, blanketed in vast, pristine rainforest that covers over 80% of the country. Kaieteur Falls, one of the world's most powerful single-drop waterfalls, plunges 226 meters from a sandstone plateau into the jungle below. As the only English-speaking country in South America, Guyana offers unique cultural diversity, incredible birding, and jaguar-spotting opportunities in the Rupununi savannah, making it a paradise for eco-adventurers.
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