Discover Guyana

Four unique regions, endless adventures

Guyana at a Glance

Quick facts about South America's hidden gem

453,489
Visitor Arrivals (2025)
214,970 km²
Total Area
English
Only in South America
80%
Rainforest Cover
1,000+
Rivers & Creeks
800+
Bird Species
9
Indigenous Nations
1966
Independence

Explore the Regions

Click a region to learn more

The Coast Hilly Sand & Clay Rainforest Interior Rupununi Georgetown
The Coast
Hilly Sand & Clay
Rainforest Interior
Rupununi Savannah

Regions of Guyana

Four distinct landscapes, endless adventures

The Coast

Where 90% of Guyanese call home

A narrow strip below sea level, protected by seawalls and canals built by the Dutch. Georgetown, the capital, showcases beautiful wooden colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and the famous Stabroek Clock Tower.

Georgetown St. George's Cathedral Stabroek Market Seawall Promenade
Best for: History, culture, food, nightlife

The Rainforest Interior

Pristine jungle covering 80% of Guyana

Home to Kaieteur Falls, the Iwokrama Forest, and some of Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems. Ancient tepuis (tabletop mountains) rise from the canopy, and rivers wind through untouched wilderness.

Kaieteur Falls Iwokrama Forest Mount Roraima Canopy Walkway
Best for: Nature, wildlife, adventure, eco-tourism

The Rupununi

Guyana's Wild West — endless golden savannahs

Vast grasslands dotted with termite mounds, cattle ranches, and indigenous villages. The North Rupununi is wetter with more wildlife; the South is drier with massive ranches dating back generations.

Karanambu Ranch Giant Anteaters Makushi Villages Stargazing
Best for: Ranch stays, wildlife, indigenous culture

Hilly Sand & Clay

Mining country & gateway to the interior

The smallest region, known for bauxite and gold mining. Linden, Guyana's second city, sits here with its striking blue lakes — former mining pits now filled with turquoise water.

Blue Lakes Linden Interior Gateway Demerara River
Best for: Day trips, swimming, off-beaten-path

Best Time to Visit

Guyana has two dry seasons and two wet seasons

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Dry Season — Best to Visit Wet Season Transitional

Sea Turtle Nesting

March to August on Shell Beach — witness leatherback, green, and olive ridley turtles nesting on Guyana's remote coastline.

Peak Birding

October to March — dry season brings migratory species and easier access to interior birding trails and canopy walkways.

Temperature

Year-round average of 24-31°C (75-88°F). Coastal breezes keep Georgetown comfortable; the interior is warmer and more humid.

Explore More

Dive deeper into what Guyana has to offer

Traveler Reviews

What visitors are saying about Guyana

Kaieteur Falls took my breath away. Standing at the edge, watching the water plunge 226 metres into the gorge with nobody else around — it felt like discovering something for the first time. Guyana is what the Amazon should feel like.

Sarah M.
London, United Kingdom

We spent a week in the Rupununi and it was life-changing. Giant river otters playing in the creek, caiman spotting at night, and the most incredible home-cooked food at the lodge. Our Makushi guide knew every bird call. Already planning our return trip.

James & Priya R.
Toronto, Canada

Georgetown surprised me — the street food scene is unreal. Pepperpot, metemgee, cook-up rice... every meal was an adventure. And the people are genuinely the friendliest I've met anywhere in the Caribbean. Guyana deserves way more attention than it gets.

Marcus T.
Brooklyn, New York

Ready to Start Planning?

Check out sample itineraries and book with trusted tour operators

View Itineraries