50 Best Places to Visit in Guyana: The Ultimate Travel Guide

Guyana, situated on the northeastern coast of South America, is a land of pristine tropical wilderness, mighty rivers, magnificent waterfalls, and rich cultural diversity. As the only English-speaking country in South America, Guyana seamlessly blends South American Amazonian raw wilderness with vibrant Caribbean heritage and deep Indigenous cultures.

Why Visit Guyana

Guyana offers an extraordinary eco-adventure destination for travelers seeking pristine nature:

• World-Class Waterfalls: Gaze upon Kaieteur Falls, the world's largest single-drop waterfall by volume of water.
• Untamed Amazonian Biodiversity: Explore vast primary rainforests protecting jaguar, giant river otters, harpy eagles, and black caimans.
• Vibrant Caribbean-South American Culture: Experience a unique fusion of East Indian, African, Indigenous, European, and Chinese traditions.
• Authentic Eco-Tourism: Stay in community-owned eco-lodges run by Indigenous Amerindian communities deep within the Rupununi savannahs.

Quick Facts

50 Best Places to Visit in Guyana

1. Kaieteur National Park & Kaieteur Falls

• Location: Potaro-Siparuni Region
• Best Time to Visit: September to November & January to April
• Category: World-Famous Waterfall / National Park
• About the Place: Kaieteur Falls is Guyana's crowning natural wonder. Tumbling 226 meters (741 feet) off a sandstone plateau into a gorge below, it is roughly five times taller than Niagara Falls and four times higher than Victoria Falls by single drop.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via short 45-minute scheduled flight tours departing from Eugene F. Correia International Airport in Georgetown.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Kaieteur Falls National Park

2. Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation

• Location: Potaro-Siparuni & Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Rainforest Reserve / Eco-Tourism
• About the Place: Iwokrama spans nearly one million acres of untouched Amazonian rainforest. Visitors can walk high above the forest floor along the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, trek up Turtle Mountain, and spot wild jaguars along forest tracks.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via overland 4x4 drive or internal charter flight from Georgetown to Fair View airstrip.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve

3. Surama Eco-Lodge & Indigenous Village

• Location: North Rupununi Savannahs
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Community-Based Eco-Tourism / Indigenous Culture
• About the Place: Surama is a pioneer of community-owned eco-tourism set within a scenic valley where savannah meets rainforest. The local Makushi Amerindian community leads hikes up Surama Mountain and canoe trips down the Burro Burro River.
• Travel Instructions: Travel by 4x4 vehicle along the Lethem trail or take a flight to Annai / Lethem and transfer by road.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Surama Eco-Lodge

4. St. George's Anglican Cathedral

• Location: Georgetown
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Historic Wooden Architecture
• About the Place: Soaring 43.5 meters (143 feet) high, St. George's Cathedral is one of the tallest wooden churches in the world. Completed in 1892, this Victorian Gothic masterpiece features white painted timber, vaulted ceilings, and stained glass windows.
• Travel Instructions: Located at Church Street roundabout in central Georgetown, easily reachable by taxi or foot.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to St. George's Cathedral

5. Stabroek Market & Clock Tower

• Location: Georgetown Waterfront
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Historic Market / Architecture
• About the Place: Operating since 1881, Stabroek Market is Georgetown's bustling landmark. Built of cast iron with an iconic 133-foot clock tower, it is a sensory hub trading tropical fruits, spices, gold jewelry, and local crafts along the Demerara River.
• Travel Instructions: Centrally located in downtown Georgetown near the Demerara riverfront.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Stabroek Market

6. Orinduik Falls

• Location: Potaro-Siparuni Region
• Best Time to Visit: September to November & January to April
• Category: Waterfall / Swimming Spot
• About the Place: Situated on the Ireng River bordering Brazil, Orinduik Falls features wide cascades tumbling down natural terraces of red jasper stone, creating natural hydro-massage pools set amidst rolling savannah hills.
• Travel Instructions: Frequently combined with Kaieteur Falls on day-trip charter flights from Georgetown.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Orinduik Falls

7. Caiman House Eco-Lodge & Yupukari Village

• Location: Rupununi Savannahs
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Wildlife Conservation / Eco-Lodge
• About the Place: Caiman House is an eco-lodge and research station located in Yupukari village along the Rupununi River. Guests participate in nocturnal boat surveys catching, tagging, and releasing wild Black Caimans with local researchers.
• Travel Instructions: Fly to Lethem or Karanambu airstrip and take a 4x4 or riverboat transport to Yupukari.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Caiman House Eco-Lodge

8. Karanambu Lodge

• Location: North Rupununi
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Historic Eco-Lodge / Giant Otter Sanctuary
• About the Place: Founded by wildlife conservation legend Diane McTurk, Karanambu was famous as a rehabilitation sanctuary for orphaned giant river otters. Set in savannah wetlands, it offers boat trips to spot giant otters, jabiru storks, and Victoria amazonica water lilies.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via domestic charter flight to Karanambu airstrip or a 4x4 transfer from Lethem.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Karanambu Lodge

9. Shell Beach & Turtle Conservation

• Location: Barima-Waini Region (Region 1)
• Best Time to Visit: March to August (Nesting Season)
• Category: Atlantic Beach / Marine Wildlife
• About the Place: Shell Beach stretches 90 miles along Guyana's northwestern Atlantic coast, composed entirely of tiny seashells. It is a vital nesting ground for four endangered sea turtle species: Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill, and Olive Ridley.
• Travel Instructions: Fly from Georgetown to Mabaruma or Charity, followed by a speedboat journey along coastal waterways.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Shell Beach

10. Rewa Eco-Lodge

• Location: Confluence of Rewa & Rupununi Rivers
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Community Eco-Lodge / Wilderness Angling
• About the Place: Rewa is an Indigenous Makushi community eco-lodge deep in the Amazonian forest. Famous for catch-and-release fishing for giant Arapaima—the world's largest scaled freshwater fish—and spotting harpy eagles, tapirs, and jaguars.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via a multi-hour boat trip upriver from Kwatamang landing near Annai.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Rewa Eco-Lodge

11. Guyana Botanical Gardens & Zoo

• Location: Georgetown
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Urban Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary
• About the Place: Spanning 185 acres in central Georgetown, the Botanical Gardens feature tropical palms, lotus ponds, and iron bridges. It houses wild West Indian manatees in its ponds and an adjacent zoo highlighting native Amazonian fauna.
• Travel Instructions: Located along Vlissengen Road in central Georgetown, easily accessible by taxi or minibus.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Guyana Botanical Gardens

12. Mount Roraima (Guyanese Slope)

• Location: Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region
• Best Time to Visit: December to April
• Category: Tepui Mountain Peak / Trekking
• About the Place: Mount Roraima is a ancient flat-topped table mountain (tepui) rising 2,810 meters at the tripoint border of Guyana, Venezuela, and Brazil. Its sheer cliffs inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World.
• Travel Instructions: Expedition routes require specialized trekking permits and 4x4 transport into remote highland regions.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Mount Roraima

13. Lethem & The Rupununi Rodeo

• Location: Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
• Best Time to Visit: Easter Weekend (Rodeo) & October to April
• Category: Frontier Town / Cultural Festival
• About the Place: Lethem is the frontier capital of the Rupununi region on the border with Brazil. Every Easter, it hosts the famous Rupununi Rodeo, celebrating vaquero (cowboy) culture with bull riding, horse roping, and wild barrel racing.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via scheduled flights from Georgetown or a 12-hour 4x4 overland drive along the Lethem trail.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Lethem & Rupununi Rodeo

14. Sloth Island Eco-Resort

• Location: Essequibo River (near Bartica)
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Island Eco-Resort / Wildlife Watching
• About the Place: Sloth Island is a 155-acre uninhabited island nature reserve in the Essequibo River. It offers rainforest canopy walks, kayaking, and excellent opportunities to spot wild three-toed sloths, toucans, and capuchin monkeys.
• Travel Instructions: Take a 1-hour drive from Georgetown to Parika, then a 45-minute boat ride up the Essequibo River.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Sloth Island Eco-Resort

15. Fort Island & Fort Zeelandia

• Location: Essequibo River Estuary
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Colonial Heritage / Fortress
• About the Place: Fort Island was the capital of the Dutch colonies of Essequibo and Demerara in the 18th century. Today, visitors explore the stone brick ruins of Fort Zeelandia (built in 1744) and the historic Court of Policy building.
• Travel Instructions: Board a river passenger boat or guided tour departing from the Parika Stelling dock.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Fort Island & Fort Zeelandia

16. Arrowpoint Nature Resort

• Location: Kamuni Creek, Demerara River
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Eco-Resort / Day Trip
• About the Place: Named after the wild arrow trees on site, Arrowpoint offers jungle adventures near Georgetown. Activities include blackwater kayaking along Kamuni Creek, mountain biking, jungle survival walks, and Amerindian cassava bread making.
• Travel Instructions: Located 1 hour south of Georgetown via boat journey down the Demerara River and Kamuni Creek.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Arrowpoint Nature Resort

17. Dadanawa Ranch

• Location: South Rupununi Savannahs
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Historic Cattle Ranch / Eco-Tourism
• About the Place: Dadanawa is one of the largest and oldest working cattle ranches in South America, running thousands of cattle across 1,700 square miles. Visitors experience authentic vaquero life, horseback riding, and wildlife tracking.
• Travel Instructions: Drive 3 to 4 hours south of Lethem across savannah trails in a 4x4 vehicle.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Dadanawa Ranch

18. Demerara Harbour Bridge & Waterfront

• Location: Demerara River, Georgetown
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Infrastructure / Scenic Viewpoint
• About the Place: The Demerara Harbour Bridge is a floating pontoon bridge spanning 1.25 miles across the Demerara River. Sunset strolls along the nearby riverfront offer views of river traffic, timber barges, and coastal breezes.
• Travel Instructions: Located at Peter's Hall, 15 minutes south of downtown Georgetown.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Demerara Harbour Bridge

19. Aruwai White H2O Resort

• Location: Mazaruni River (near Bartica)
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Island Resort / Recreation
• About the Place: Set on an island in the white waters of the Mazaruni River, Aruwai is a premier luxury recreation resort featuring swimming pools, river beaches, jet skiing, speedboating, and jungle excursions.
• Travel Instructions: Take a boat from Parika to Bartica, then transfer via speed boat up the Mazaruni River.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Aruwai White H2O Resort

20. Rock View Lodge & Annai Village

• Location: Annai, North Rupununi
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Country Lodge / Cultural Oasis
• About the Place: Rock View Lodge is a charming oasis nestled at the base of the Pakaraima Mountains in Annai village. Set within citrus groves and tropical gardens, it serves as a central hub for exploring savannah trails and Amerindian art.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via domestic flights landing at Annai airstrip or via road from Lethem.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Rock View Lodge

21. Bartica & Marshall Falls

• Location: Essequibo River / Cuyuni-Mazaruni
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: River Town & Waterfall Hike
• About the Place: Bartica is a bustling gold-mining gateway town at the confluence of the Essequibo, Mazaruni, and Cuyuni Rivers. Nearby Marshall Falls features jungle rapids, natural rock pools, and rainforest hiking trails.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via a 1-hour speed boat ride departing from the Parika Stelling pier.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Bartica & Marshall Falls

22. Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology

• Location: Georgetown
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Anthropology Museum
• About the Place: Housed in a wooden colonial building, this is the oldest anthropological museum in the English-speaking Caribbean. Exhibits highlight Amerindian heritage, displaying ancient pottery, rock carvings, stone tools, and woven crafts.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Main Street in central Georgetown, easily walkable from city hotels.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Walter Roth Museum

23. Shanklands Eco-Resort Grounds

• Location: Essequibo River
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Riverside Nature Spot
• About the Place: Located along the forested banks of the Essequibo River, Shanklands offers riverfront views, nature trails, birdwatching, and relaxing river breezes on historic estate grounds.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via riverboat transport departing from Parika or Bartica.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Shanklands Grounds

24. Baganara Island Resort

• Location: Essequibo River
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Island Beach Resort
• About the Place: Baganara is a 138-acre tropical island resort on the Essequibo River featuring golden sand beaches, warm river water swimming, kayaking, beach volleyball, and private airstrip access.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via short domestic charter flight or speed boat from Parika.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Baganara Island Resort

25. National Museum of Guyana

• Location: Georgetown
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: History & Cultural Museum
• About the Place: Established in 1868, the National Museum provides a comprehensive overview of Guyana's history, displaying natural history specimens, giant ground sloth fossils, Indigenous artifacts, and colonial memorabilia.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Company Path near the North Road in central Georgetown.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to National Museum of Guyana

26. New Amsterdam & Fort Nassau

• Location: Berbice River, East Berbice-Corentyne
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Historic Town & Ruins
• About the Place: New Amsterdam is one of Guyana's oldest towns. Upriver lie the brick ruins of Fort Nassau, established by the Dutch West India Company in 1627 and the site of the famous 1763 Berbice Slave Rebellion led by Cuffy.
• Travel Instructions: Drive 85 miles east of Georgetown across the Berbice Bridge; boat trips required for Fort Nassau.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to New Amsterdam & Fort Nassau

27. Shell Beach Sea Turtle Monitoring Camp

• Location: Almond Beach, Shell Beach Reserve
• Best Time to Visit: March to August
• Category: Wildlife Conservation Camp
• About the Place: Located within the Shell Beach Protected Area, this conservation base allows eco-tourists to accompany local indigenous wardens on nightly beach patrols to record nesting giant Leatherback turtles.
• Travel Instructions: Organized expedition required departing via boat from Charity or Mabaruma.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Shell Beach Sea Turtle Camp

28. Georgetown Seawall & Promenade

• Location: Georgetown Coastline
• Best Time to Visit: Sunday Evenings & Sunset
• Category: Coastal Promenade / Public Landmark
• About the Place: Originally constructed by the Dutch to protect Georgetown from Atlantic tides below sea level, the Seawall is a social hub where locals gather for sunset ocean breezes, street food, music, and Sunday evening lime.
• Travel Instructions: Runs along the entire northern oceanfront boundary of Georgetown.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Georgetown Seawall

29. Pakaraima Mountains

• Location: Western Guyana Range
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Mountain Range / Overland Safari
• About the Place: The Pakaraima Mountain range spans western Guyana, featuring rugged tepui mountains, deep jungle canyons, and indigenous villages. Annual 4x4 Pakaraima Mountain Safaris traverse these scenic trails.
• Travel Instructions: Join organized 4x4 overland safaris departing from Georgetown or Lethem.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Pakaraima Mountains

30. Mabaruma & Barima River

• Location: Region 1 (Barima-Waini)
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Rainforest Town & River Trails
• About the Place: Mabaruma is the administrative capital of Region 1 in northern Guyana, set on hills surrounded by rainforest. It serves as a base for exploring cocoa plantations and river ecosystems along the Barima River.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via scheduled domestic flights landing at Mabaruma airstrip from Georgetown.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Mabaruma & Barima River

31. Lake Mainstay Resort

• Location: Essequibo Coast (Region 2)
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Fresh Water Lake / Beach Resort
• About the Place: Lake Mainstay is famous for its clear blackwater lake with white sandy beaches. Adjacent to the Amerindian community of Mainstay/Whyaka, the resort offers water sports, jet skiing, and canoeing.
• Travel Instructions: Fly to Anna Regina airstrip or take a ferry from Parika to Supenaam, then drive to the lake.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Lake Mainstay Resort

32. Kwatamang & Burro Burro River

• Location: North Rupununi
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: River Expedition / Birdwatching
• About the Place: The Burro Burro River winds through primary rainforest in North Rupununi. Silent canoeing trips down this blackwater river offer sightings of giant otters, harpy eagles, tapirs, and spider monkeys.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via road transfer from Annai or Surama Eco-Lodge.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Burro Burro River

33. Shell Beach Northwest Wetlands

• Location: Barima-Waini Coastal Zone
• Best Time to Visit: March to August
• Category: Protected Wetland Reserve
• About the Place: This vast protected coastal wetland complex protects mangrove swamps, coastal lagoons, and shell mounds rich in scarlet ibises, flamingos, manatees, and caimans.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via guided riverboat excursions departing from Charity or Santa Rosa.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Shell Beach Northwest Wetlands

34. Santa Rosa Amerindian Village

• Location: Moruca River, Region 1
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Indigenous Island Village
• About the Place: Santa Rosa is one of the largest indigenous Amerindian settlements in Guyana, built across a archipelago of islands in the Moruca River surrounded by wetlands and lily ponds.
• Travel Instructions: Take a boat from Charity along the Atlantic coast and up the winding Moruca River.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Santa Rosa Village

35. Umana Yana & African Liberation Monument

• Location: Georgetown
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Cultural Heritage / Indigenous Structure
• About the Place: The Umana Yana is a 55-foot-tall conical thatched palm hut built by Wai Wai Amerindians using traditional methods. Meaning "meeting place of the people," it stands beside the African Liberation Monument.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Main Street near the oceanfront in central Georgetown.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Umana Yana

36. Shell Beach Waini Point

• Location: Mouth of Waini River
• Best Time to Visit: March to August
• Category: Coastal Reserve & Birdwatching
• About the Place: Situated where the Waini River empties into the Atlantic, Waini Point is a wilderness beach reserve frequented by coastal marine life, dolphins, and thousands of roosting waterbirds.
• Travel Instructions: Boat trip required departing from Mabaruma or Moruca River landings.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Shell Beach Waini Point

37. Saxacalli Beach

• Location: Essequibo River
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: River Beach / Day Trip
• About the Place: Located on the west bank of the Essequibo River, Saxacalli boasts one of the finest natural freshwater beaches in Guyana, popular for weekend day trips and swimming.
• Travel Instructions: Accessible via speed boat from Parika Stelling (25 minutes).
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Saxacalli Beach

38. Shell Beach Almond Beach Section

• Location: Shell Beach Protected Area
• Best Time to Visit: March to August
• Category: Marine Reserve / Turtle Habitat
• About the Place: Almond Beach is a primary nesting section of Shell Beach where massive Leatherback sea turtles emerge under the moonlight to lay eggs in the shell sands.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via organized boat charter with conservation wardens.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Almond Beach

39. Pandama Retreat & Winery

• Location: Soesdyke-Linden Highway
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Eco-Retreat / Exotic Winery
• About the Place: Pandama is an eco-retreat nestled in white-sand forest, famous for crafting unique fruit wines from local fruits like jamoon, sorrel, mango, and pineapple alongside forest cabins.
• Travel Instructions: Located a 45-minute drive south of Georgetown along the Soesdyke-Linden highway.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Pandama Retreat & Winery

40. Shell Beach Shell Mounds & Archaeology

• Location: Moruca / Shell Beach Region
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Archaeological Site
• About the Place: Ancient shell mounds (middens) created thousands of years ago by prehistoric Indigenous peoples dot this region, providing invaluable archaeological insight into early South American coastal life.
• Travel Instructions: Guided educational trips arranged via Santa Rosa or Mabaruma tour operators.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Shell Beach Shell Mounds

41. Town of Linden & Blue Lakes

• Location: Upper Demerara-Berbice
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Bauxite Mining Town & Nature Lakes
• About the Place: Linden is Guyana's second-largest city, built around historical bauxite mining. Surrounding former mining pits filled with spring water have created striking turquoise-blue lakes amidst white sand dunes.
• Travel Instructions: Drive 65 miles south from Georgetown along the paved Soesdyke-Linden highway.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Linden & Blue Lakes

42. Iwokrama Canopy Walkway

• Location: Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Canopy Walkway / Birdwatching
• About the Place: Suspended 30 meters above the jungle floor, the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway consists of series of suspension bridges and viewing platforms providing eye-level views of toucans, macaws, and spider monkeys.
• Travel Instructions: Located along the main Lethem road through the Iwokrama Reserve, near Atta Rainforest Lodge.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Iwokrama Canopy Walkway

43. Anna Regina & Essequibo Coast

• Location: Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region 2)
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Coastal Town / Agricultural Region
• About the Place: Anna Regina is the main town along the Essequibo Coast, known for rich rice farming heritage, Dutch colonial monuments, Damon Monument, and access to Lake Mainstay.
• Travel Instructions: Take the Parika ferry to Supenaam and drive north along the coastal highway.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Anna Regina

44. Pomeroon River & Coconut Estates

• Location: Region 2
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: River Valley / Agriculture
• About the Place: The Pomeroon River is famous across the Caribbean for high-quality coconut production, coffee estates, and lush riverine farms reachable only by boat departing from Charity.
• Travel Instructions: Base yourself at Charity stelling and hire river taxis along the Pomeroon River.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Pomeroon River

45. Atta Rainforest Lodge

• Location: Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Jungle Lodge / Canopy Base
• About the Place: Surrounded by tropical canopy trees, Atta Rainforest Lodge sits just steps from the Canopy Walkway. It is famous for nocturnal jaguar spotting along the road and rare birdwatching.
• Travel Instructions: Situated directly off the Lethem highway inside Iwokrama Forest.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Atta Rainforest Lodge

46. Shell Beach Gwennie Beach Section

• Location: Shell Beach Reserve
• Best Time to Visit: March to August
• Category: Remote Coastal Beach
• About the Place: Gwennie Beach is a secluded stretch within Shell Beach Protected Area, featuring quiet coastal mangroves, sea turtle nesting, and wild Atlantic ocean views.
• Travel Instructions: Boat access only organized through certified local eco-guides.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Gwennie Beach

47. Charity Market & Stelling

• Location: Pomeroon River (Region 2)
• Best Time to Visit: Monday (Market Day)
• Category: Waterfront Market
• About the Place: Charity is a bustling river port town along the Pomeroon River. Its Monday market brings together Amerindian farmers, coconut growers, and traders trading produce along river docks.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via road from Supenaam or Anna Regina along the Essequibo Coast.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Charity Market

48. Parliament Building of Guyana

• Location: Brickdam, Georgetown
• Best Time to Visit: Year-round
• Category: Historic Colonial Architecture
• About the Place: Designed in 1829, this grand 19th-century Neoclassical building features brick structures with white stucco finishes, doric columns, and elaborate timber ceilings in the Parliament Chamber.
• Travel Instructions: Located on Brickdam and High Street in central Georgetown.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Parliament Building of Guyana

49. Mapari Wilderness Camp

• Location: Kanuku Mountains
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Remote Jungle Eco-Camp
• About the Place: Tucked into the protected Kanuku Mountains along the Mapari River, this remote wilderness camp offers extraordinary encounters with harpy eagles, electric eels, and pristine clearwater pools.
• Travel Instructions: Multi-day expedition requiring 4x4 transport from Lethem followed by river trekking.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Mapari Wilderness Camp

50. Kanuku Mountains Protected Area

• Location: Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
• Best Time to Visit: October to April
• Category: Protected Mountain Nature Reserve
• About the Place: Known as the "Mountains of Life," the Kanuku range divides the Rupununi savannahs into north and south. Protecting over 60% of Guyana's bird species and 80% of its mammal species, it is a biodiversity hotspot.
• Travel Instructions: Reached via 4x4 transport departing from Lethem with licensed local wilderness guides.
• Explore More: Read our full guide to Kanuku Mountains Protected Area

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Majestic Kaieteur Falls dropping into the Amazonian Gorge