Where is Guyana located?
Guyana is located north of the equator in South America, bordered to the south and southwest by Brazil, to the north by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east by Suriname and to the west by Venezuela. Considered, where the Caribbean meets South America.

What is the climate like in Guyana?
Guyana's climate is tropical and is mostly sunny, but pleasant most of the year. There is a seasonal varation of sun and rain.

What's the official language of Guyana?
Guyana is the only English speaking country in South America and English is the official language. In addition, Guyanese Creole is widely spoken and Amerindian languages are spoken by a small minority.

What’s Guyana famous for?
Guyana enjoys its prizing-wining El Dorado Rum, Demerara Sugar, The Kaieteur Falls (5 times the height of Niagara Falls) – one of the most spectacular water falls in the World - and is internationally known for being the site of the notorious Jonestown Massacre.

What kind of tourism does Guyana have?
“A densely-forested county with spectacular waterfalls, distinctively large plants and trees and a tropical rainforest teeming with brilliantly-coloured birds, insects and a wide variety of mammals, Guyana is an ideal destination for eco-tourists” is how BBC describes Guyana.

What's Guyana culture like?
Guyana culture is like that of most English speaking Caribbean countries to the extent where it is accepted as a Caribbean nation. We have a diverse ethnic mixture  that brings together a rich mix of foods ,drinks and lifestyles like that of  no other in the world making Guyana a must see place with a warm welcoming atmosphere.

What kind of food can I expect to get in Guyana?
Guyana’s cuisine has many similarities to that of the Caribbean. The food reflects the ethnic make up of the county and its colonial history, including dishes from the Africans, East Indians, Chinese, Amerindians, Europeans (British) and Portuguese.

What kind of music and entertainment can I experience while in Guyana?
Music follows the same trend of the Caribbean countries. You can hear the latest Soca, Chutney, Calypso, Reggae, Hip- Hop, Hindi, Pop, among other genres of music. The night clubs in Georgetown beat out the latest music late into the nights on weekends. Live bands can be found at some night spots and there are always various parties taking place.

What's the best time to visit Guyana?
Although Guyana is a year round destination, during the months of July to November is considered the best time to visit.

How can I find a place to stay when coming to Guyana?
You can find a place to stay in Guyana by looking under the Travel Advisor section of this website and clicking on the ‘Hotels’ or ‘Resorts’ tabs. Also by looking under the ‘Accommodation’ category on the ‘Home Page’ of this website, searching for hotels or resorts in the search bar to your right of this page.

What's your biggest event in Guyana?
The biggest event in Guyana is Mashramani celebrated on the 23rd of February. There are usually many activities leading up to this day. Mashramani also known as ‘Mash’ has similarities to Trinidad’s Carnival.

What's the currency used in Guyana?
The currency used in Guyana is the Guyana dollar. Foreign currency can be exchanged at a Cambio or Bank. Also accepted at some places are MasterCard and Visa.

Which side of the road do you drive on in Guyana?
Driving and riding are done on the left side of the road.

How do I travel around in Guyana?
Traveling is done by Air, Land and Sea. For more information about these different ways please visit our ‘Travel Advisor’ section of this website under the ‘Transportation’ tab.

Can I Drive when in Guyana?
Yes. Most places are accessible by roads, but before you start driving you must present your driver’s license to the IRD (Inland Revenue Department), License Revenue Division to obtain a Drivers Permit for 30 days

Can I use my cell phone when in Guyana?
Yes, if you have a 900 MHz GSM cell phone you can buy a SIM card from any one of the two carriers in Guyana, ‘Digicel’ or ‘GT&T’. They both have international roaming agreements with different cell phone carriers around the world so you can check with your local cell phone carrier about roaming agreements, before coming to Guyana.