Uniquely Guyana

Guyana is a wild land with pristine forests, where humans and all species struggle to survive. Coming to this South American country is like going back in time to realize the unique and precious things that history has left behind.

Wild Guyana. Land of forests and rivers With a population of just 782,700 people living on an 83,000-square-mile territory that shares borders with Brazil (south and southwest), Venezuela (west) and Suriname (east), Guyana could make tourists a tourist. a real explorer. The best way to travel in Guyana is to rent a self-driving off-road vehicle. This trip will take you through majestic nature reserves, unspoiled highlands, seemingly endless grasslands and rustic villages. The Essequibo River was as important to Guyana as the Nile was to Egypt. Visitors down the Essequibo River are bound to visit some of the 365 different islands floating in the middle of the river. Indigenous people have long established villages on the island. When the Dutch turned Guyana into a colony (from the seventeenth – nineteenth centuries), they spent a lot of money and effort to build great works. Some relics still exist until now: Fort Zeelandia is located on Fort Island, Windmill 11m high on Hogg Island, St. Peter’s Church on Leguan Island … If you want to explore nature, look to primeval forests on Sloth Island, Parrot Island and Gluck Island. The northern region of Rupununi, located in southwestern Guyana, is home to almost complete tropical forest ecosystems. It is home to a number of rare animals such as jaguars, caiman crocodile, tapir, saki monkeys and about 900 species of birds. If you want to conquer the jungle, prepare carefully what you bring and it’s best to go with a local guide. Towards the south of Rupununi, the tropical forests gradually gave way to the vast steppe. This area is ideal for grazing and you can see thousands of buffalos and cows moving among the lawns. This is also one of the last places in the world where you can see real cowboys (in vernacular called vaquero) ride a horse and try this activity. The best time to visit southern Rupununi is Easter when people hold a bull-riding festival. Guyana has no shortage of ecological reserves such as Kaieteur National Parks, Iwokrama, Konashen … Each conservation area contains many interesting things. For example, Kaieteur waterfall in Kaieteur National Park is the highest single-flow waterfall in the world, possessing an unmatched majesty. It is also inhabited by lilies, leopards, anteater, sea dragon fish, South American python and Harpy eagle. A jubilant festival in Guyana. Treasure store culture Most of the people of Guyana live in the capital Georgetown, which is located on the Atlantic Ocean. Nine indigenous tribes together with migrants from Africa, the Netherlands, France, India and China come together to build this unique city. Georgetown is a young, dynamic city, developing at a speed not inferior to neighboring countries. The city is literally “looking at the great sea” both literally and figuratively. The people of Georgetown are extremely proud of their diverse history and culture. You can feel this when visiting the museums in Georgetown. Some famous museums include the Walter Roth Museum (which specializes in exhibiting artifacts of culture and everyday life), Guyana National Museum, National Museum of Art and African Heritage Museum. Many of these museums are located on the campus of priceless historical works. St. George’s Church and the Georgetown lighthouse are two historic buildings that visitors should visit. Both are more than 200 years old and are typical examples of 19th century colonial architecture. Particularly, St. George’s Church was once the tallest wooden structure in the world. Standing on the top of a church or lighthouse is the optimal way for tourists to have a view of the city from above. The two biggest Guyana festivals are Christmas and Mashramani. Coming here at Christmas, visitors can not help dazzle because the decorative lights are hanging around their house. The Mashramani Festival was held for the first time on February 23, 1970 to commemorate the day Guyana became a republic. Initially the festival only featured a parade in Georgetown, but now Mashramani has become a holiday celebrated nationwide. If you want to participate in the festival in Georgetown, prepare mentality and anti-drunk medicine. At any time, you can be invited into the pub by locals to offer glasses of rum – Guyana’s “national drug” with a hospitality that you can hardly refuse.