Guyana

Guyana, a country of exceptional natural beauty, is a splendid combination of the Caribbean and South America, with fascinating touches of a sometimes turbulent past. Perched on the north-east corner of the South American continent, Guyana stretches 450 miles from its long Atlantic coastline into dense equatorial forest and the broad savannah of the Rupununi.

Guyana is located a few degrees north of the equator, on the Atlantic Ocean. The weather is hot but a pleasant sea breeze accompanies the tropical climate, making lightweight clothing the most comfortable choice. The average temperature range is 24 to 31 C. There are two rainy seasons, normally from May to June and December to January. The annual average rainfall in Georgetown is 2,300mm per year.

Guyana is divided into three counties; Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice and have four geographical regions; the interior savannahs, the highland region, the hilly sand and clay area and the low coastal plain. Guyana is made up of ten administrative regions; Region 1 - Barima Waini, Region 2 - Pomeroon-Supenaam, Region 3 - Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Region 4 - Demerara- Mahaica, Region 5 Mahaica-Berbice, Region 6 - East Berbice - Corentyne, Region 7 - Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Region 8 - Potaro-Siparuni, Region 9 - Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo and Region 10 - Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice.

GUYANA Country Facts - Map of Guyana, showing its capital, major towns and cities:

The picturesque capital and primary port is Georgetown, a city of comfortable, modern hotels, fine colonial buildings, and broad, tree-lined boulevards. The striking wooden architecture is reminiscent of Guyana's centuries as a Dutch, and then a British colony. Georgetown offers an evocative introduction to the land of Guyana. Don't miss the imposing St. George's Cathedral, reputed to be the tallest wooden building in the world.

Life in Guyana is dominated by mighty rivers, including the Demerara, the Berbice and the Essequibo, which provide essential highways into the rain forests and jungles of the interior. Mankind has made little impact here, and today Guyana remains one of the world's most exciting destinations for adventuresome travel and exploration.

Setting out for the interior by boat, light aircraft or 4x4, you encounter the extraordinary natural heritage of Guyana spreading out like a tropical carpet. Jaguar still roam the rain forest, and the unearthly cries of troupes of howler monkeys echo through the trees. The Giant River Otter, the Black Caiman, and the Arapaima (the largest freshwater fish in the world) swim in the rivers of the Rupununi. Flashes of scarlet, yellow and blue burst through the forest's intense green as macaws fly like arrows across a clearing in the canopy. Toucans, and the awesome Harpy Eagle, swoop through the trees, while the beautiful but elusive Guyana Cock-of-the-Rock lingers around the waters of Kaieteur Falls. More than 700 indigenous species of birds adorn Guyana's forests.

The tumbling rivers and dense rainforests of Guyana are filled with extraordinary natural sights. Kaieteur Falls, where the 400-foot wide Potaro River plunges 741 feet downward from the Pakaraima Plateau, is one of the world's great waterfalls. The magnificence of Kaieteur stands beyond any comparison in its majesty and sheer size. You can also visit the striking beauty of the Orinduik Falls, the Marshall Falls, the Kaieteur Gorge and remote Mount Roraima - the inspiration for Conan Doyle's Lost World.

For the adventurer, Guyana is a place of wonder; for the eco-tourist, it is a country where nature has placed its greatest riches. Feel the beauty of the nature whisper across your heart. Discover an experience never to be forgotten. Discover the extraordinary wilderness of Guyana.

Escape to a country where the Caribbean meets South America

ESCAPE WINTER LANDS into the Hinterlands where many ecosystems co-exit in harmony, as colorful birds paint the green tundra while serenading the adventurers on their jungle tours, in Guyana, a country where the Caribbean meets the shores of South America. Not only does Guyana's hinterland have many ecosystems that co-exit, but this small South American country has many people of many races and religions that co-exist on the same land. Guyana is a country that is rich in minerals, species, ecosystems, cultural backgrounds and religions.
Guyana continues to boast its rich and unique adventurous tours and today a person does not have to go to Europe or Mexico to enjoy their vacation. Guyana has it all and it's great fun and relaxation, depending on which tour you're choosing, from resorts across the country to jungle expeditions through the hinterlands.

The Ecosystem tours are unique. It's an opportunity to visit the world's largest single drop waterfall, the Kaieteur falls, where there are mountains reaching up to 2000 feet. Through these mountains, you can experience many ecosystems.

There are many packages to choose from. From hiking adventures, to wildlife expeditions, hiking and canoeing adventures, rainforest and waterfall adventures, in search of the Harpy Eagle, Jaguar and Burro Burro Adventures.

Do you know that there are Eco Wonders in Guyana?

1. Mount Roraima – Over 1700 million years old, the most famous Tepui (flat-topped mountain) in the World.
2. Kaieteur Falls – Discovered by Barrington Brown in 1870, this fall has a sheer drop of 741 ft and a total height of 822 ft (it is five times the size of Niagara Falls in Canada)
3. Shell Beach – A 90 miles long beach of sea shells, which is the nesting ground for four species of marine turtles (green turtle, leatherback, olive ridley and hawksbill).
4. Orinduik Falls – one of the most beautiful locations in Guyana located on the Ireng River, this fall cascades over terraces of solid jasper rocks.
5. Iwokrama – occupying 1 million acres of forest, home of the Macushi tribes, it is the largest protected area in Guyana with tremendous biodiversity.
6. Kanuku Mountains – one of the few remaining pristine Amazon habitats, the mountain range is divided by the Rupununi River and known for its high diversity of birds and animal species with approximately 80% of known mammal species being recorded.

Adventures at the World’s tallest single drop water falls, Kaieteur Falls

Pack your backpack, hiking shoes, fishing equipment, binoculars and get ready for a jungle adventure of trekking and camping in Guyana, a country where the Caribbean reaches South America. You can experience many adventures of hiking in the wonders of Nature through the rainforest where the Amerindians have lived for thousands of years and where the world's natural wonder and tallest single-drop falls, the Kaieteur Falls, is found. The Majestic Kaieteur Falls, is a gemstone of the jungle and is the highest continuous single drop fall in the world of 741 feet, which is 5 times that of Niagra falls, then there's another 81 feet into the deep gorge below, a total of 822 feet with two drops. The first European that sighted the falls was Barrington Brown back on April 29, 1870. The falls lie on the Potaro River which is located in Essequibo, the largest county of Guyana, bordering its neighbor, Venezuela. The falls is 300 feet wide. You will discover an experience, which is never to be forgotten, and which you will reminisce for your entire life.

While on your tour, you will experience an ecosystem and the diversity of birds and animals of a country which only 2% is inhabited by humans as the beauty of nature whispers to you while the colourful birds serenade you. The kaieteur falls will be viewed from many unforgettable angles. On your journey to the Kaeiteur falls, you will experience or see the endless rainforest. The Kaieteur supports a unique micro environment, with the largest Tank Bromeliads in the world. The tiny Golden Frog spends its entire life inside these bromeliads. The famous and rare Cock of the Rock nests nearby. The centuries of falling water carved out shelves where the Makonaima birds nest under.

Things to do when in Guyana

Guyana – the Amazon Adventure. It is the ultimate destination for nature lovers, eco-tourists and the adventurous traveller. Experience the warmth of our people, our culture, our foods, our heritage, our rich nature adventure product and participate in exciting events such as the Rupununi Rodeo, the Bartica/Mainstay/Orealla Regattas, Rockstone Fish Festival, Jamzone Summer Events, Motor Racing, Pakaraima Mountain Safari or simply relax on the No. 63 Beach.

• Visit Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls
• Make a visit to Iwokrama and climb the 500 feet canopy walkway located in dense Jungle
• Take a trip up the Essequibo River
• Visit the Rupununi Savannahs
• Go Bird watching at our many Birding Hotspots
• Enjoy Fishing at our many sport fishing hotspots
• Enjoy Shopping for some of the finest hand craft Jewelleries
• Taste some of our traditional foods from our unique dining places
• Enjoy Nightlife
• Tour our Capital City with its many architectural heritage buildings (St. Georges Cathedral, Stabroek, City Hall)
• Enjoy festival and events.
• Cruise in your Yacht
• Enjoy Soft Adventure activities – mountain biking, canoeing, trekking
• Partake in sports – cricket, football, swimming, cycling, running, net ball, basket ball, boxing

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