Guyana

Welcome to Guyana, a splendid getaway, where the Caribbean meets South America! Blessed with spectacular unspoiled beauty, natural tropical wilderness, innumerable creeks and tumbling rivers, dozens of fantastic waterfalls, high floral and faunal biodiversity, Guyana invites all venturesome travelers to discover and experience one of the most exciting spots on God's earth. Often called 'The Land of Many Waters' Guyana, Formerly British Guiana, boasts a plethora of popular tourist attractions, outdoor activities, rocking nightlife and more. Situated on the right bank of the estuary of the Demerara River, Georgetown, originally called Stabroek, is the country's crumbling colonial capital and chief port, featuring Victorian architecture and famous for immense falls, vast tropical jungle and savannas teeming with wildlife.

Located in the Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela, Guyana covers an overall area of 214,970 square kilometers. There are no well-defined shorelines or sandy beaches in Guyana; instead you will find numerous rivers and lakes. The three main rivers are the Essequibo, the Demerara and the Berbice. The highest peak is Mount Roraima (2,835 m).

Guyana is composed of three major regions, including the coastal plain which occupies nearly 5 percent of the country's area but houses more than 90 percent of inhabitants, the white sand belt, lying south the coastal zone, supporting a dense hardwood forest and is also home to most of Guyana's reserves of bauxite, gold and diamonds, and the interior highlands, the largest region, featuring flat-topped mountains, a series of plateaus and some of the oldest sedimentary rocks.

The climate of Guyana is tropical with almost uniformly high temperatures (23C-30C), intense rainfall, mostly on highlands and humidity. The area is subjected to the northeastern trade winds, making the climate relatively hotter. December to January and May to June are, perhaps, the rainy seasons, however, the best time to visit Guyana is during the months of July to November.

Kaieteur Fall is the main 'must see' destinations in Guyana. Located on the Potaro River, this 259 meters high and 80 to 120 meters wide (depending on season) scenic natural wonder is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world. Discovered on April 29, 1870 by Charles Barrington Brown, the well-known hinterland explorer, and hidden in the jungles the single drop fall offers beautiful scenery, a variety of fauna and flora, including Kaiteuer Swifts (a type of bird), that are used to build their nests in the rocks hiding behind the impenetrable curtain of falling water. Nearby you can also find Kairteur National Park, offering the unique opportunity to watch endangered animal species, colorful birds and various species of plants, like the world's largest water lilies.

Things to do in Guyana include bird-watching tours, mainly around Kaeiteur falls Iwokrama Rainforest reserve and Surama, Iwokrama Canopy Walkway, fishing, kayaking, shopping and trekking.

Guyana offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit any budget and need, from numerous camps, ranches and lodges to luxury hotels and nature resorts. No matter you are planning a business trip to Guyana, a romantic honeymoon or a simple family vacation; you will surely find the right spot, always being near the ocean. If you seek luxury, Le Meridien Pegasus Hotel is an ideal hideaway, featuring 132 rooms from standard to luxury, with modern amenities and facilities.

Visit the lush tropical paradise of Guyana and discover an experience never to be forgotten.