Attractions in Guyana

Court of Policy

A historic brick building next to Fort Zeelandia that served as a church, courthouse, and seat of government.

Cheddi Jagan Airport Terminal

The main building of the largest international airport in Guyana, a symbol of the country's global connectivity.

Parliament Building

A striking Renaissance-style building in Georgetown serving as the seat of the National Assembly of Guyana.

Kaieteur Falls

One of the world's most powerful waterfalls, plunging 226 meters into the pristine rainforest of Guyana.

Victoria Law Courts

A historic courthouse with imposing wooden architecture representing Guyana's judicial system.

Mission Chapel

A historic church in New Amsterdam known for its role in the lives of the enslaved population.

Umana Yana

A traditional conical Wai-Wai style benab erected as a symbol of Guyana's indigenous culture.

Arthur Chung Conference Centre

A modern conference center in Liliendaal, used for national and international events.

Demerara Harbour Bridge

A floating toll bridge across the Demerara River, serving as a vital transport link in Guyana.

Red House (Kamana Court)

A prominent red wooden building in Georgetown, now housing the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre.

Takutu River Bridge

An international bridge across the Takutu River linking Lethem in Guyana to Bonfim in Brazil.

Stabroek Market

A bustling historic market in Georgetown known for its iconic cast-iron clock tower.

Walter Roth Museum

A museum dedicated to anthropology, preserving the indigenous culture and history of Guyana.

Promenade Gardens

A historic public garden in Georgetown featuring monuments and a traditional bandstand.

Linden-Soesdyke Highway Monument

A milestone and monument on the strategic highway connecting Georgetown with Linden.

Georgetown Cenotaph

A war memorial in Georgetown commemorating the fallen of both World Wars.

All Saints Anglican Church

A significant religious and architectural landmark located in the town of New Amsterdam.

Berbice Bridge

A pontoon bridge over the Berbice River, connecting the eastern regions of Guyana.

Nature

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Sloth Island

A pristine island in the Essequibo River known for its rich birdlife and, of course, the sloths it is named after.

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Leguan Island

A small island in the Essequibo River delta, which takes its name from the many iguanas living there.

Kamarang River

A high-altitude river in the Pakaraima Mountains that forms the famous Kamarang Great Falls.

Essequibo River

The longest and most important river in Guyana, traversing the country from south to north.

Potaro River

This river is famous for the spectacular Kaieteur Falls along its course.

Corentyne River

This river forms the natural border between Guyana and Suriname.

More highlights

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Barima-Waini Mangrove Forests

The extensive coastal mangroves in northwestern Guyana serve as a crucial buffer against marine erosion and as a nursery for marine life.

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White Sand Plateau

A geological formation behind the coastal plain characterized by white, nutrient-poor sandy soils and specialized scrub vegetation.

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Mazaruni Rainforests

Dense, almost impenetrable tropical forests lining the Mazaruni River basin, known for their immense biodiversity.

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Essequibo Rainforests

The vast rainforests along the Essequibo River basin are among the largest intact forest ecosystems in South America.

Santa Fe Mega Farm

A huge agricultural project in the Rupununi region, growing rice, corn, and soybeans on a large scale in the dry savannah climate.

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Shell Beach

A 145-kilometer stretch of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, known as a nesting site for endangered sea turtles.

Hope Coconut Estate

A state agricultural project on the East Coast of Demerara that breeds new coconut varieties and supports farmers in the region.

Enmore Martyrs Monument

A memorial dedicated to five sugarcane workers who were killed during a strike for better working conditions in 1948.

Non-Aligned Monument

A monument honoring the leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement, erected for a ministerial conference in 1972.

Burro-Burro River Wildlife

A wild river stretch in the Iwokrama protected area, which is an undisturbed habitat for caimans, snakes, and river-dwelling birds.

Charity Banana Plantations

Large banana and plantain fields along the Pomeroon River, which supply the important market of the port city of Charity.

Mahaica Mangrove Reserve

An important coastal protected area in Guyana, preserving dense mangrove forests and the habitat of the rare hoatzin bird.

Black Bush Polder Rice Fields

A massive agricultural polder system in Berbice, which is one of the most important rice-growing areas in Guyana.

Atta Rainforest Canopy

A suspension bridge system in the canopy of the Iwokrama rainforest, ideal for observing monkeys and exotic birds.

Mapari Wilderness

A remote and inaccessible rainforest area in the Kanuku Mountains, characterized by rare animals and clear streams.

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Guyana Zoological Park

A small family-friendly zoo in Georgetown showcasing local wildlife such as jaguars, harpies, and manatees.

Prime Minister's Residence

A historical building in Georgetown that has served as the official residence of the Prime Minister since independence.

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Pandama Retreat

A peaceful nature resort where families can relax, swim, and explore nature, away from the city noise.

Kanashen Protected Area

An indigenous-owned protected area in southern Guyana, home to rare animal species and pristine rainforests.

Mabaruma Cocoa Project

An agricultural initiative in north-western Guyana to revitalize cocoa farming in the indigenous community.

Enmore Sugar Fields

Historic sugar cane fields near Georgetown, which for a long time formed the center of the Guyanese sugar industry.

Fort Nassau

The former remains of the capital of the Dutch colony of Berbice, located about 80 kilometers inland.

Rupununi Savannah Wildlife

A vast savannah landscape that is home to rare species such as the giant anteater and the jaguar.

Fort Sint Andries

A small defensive installation built by the Dutch in the 18th century at the mouth of the Berbice River.

St. George's Cathedral

One of the tallest wooden churches in the world, which has dominated the Georgetown skyline since 1892.

Chateau Margot Chimney

A preserved remnant of an old colonial-era sugar factory on the East Coast of Demerara.