Guyana travel guide

Getting there

Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) near Georgetown handles most international flights, with connections to the Caribbean, North America and nearby South American countries. Land crossings link Guyana with Brazil at Lethem and Suriname via the Corentyne River ferry.

Best time to visit: Sep–Nov – the longer dry season.

Tougher months: May–July – the main rainy season brings heavy downpours, flooded roads and difficult interior travel.

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Average daytime highs in °C; dots show how rainy the month is (one dot dry, three dots wet).

Time zone: America/Guyana. Compare with your local time.

Visas: in our passport dataset, 62 of 198 other passports can enter Guyana without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 136 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 0 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.

Background: Visa policy of Guyana (Wikipedia).

Official advisory: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (U.S. Department of State, updated 2026-08-26). Read the advisory.

Source and more: Guyana travel facts on RoamSun

Stay

Most trips to Guyana are based around Georgetown, Kaieteur National Park or Rupununi Savannahs. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.

Typical daily budget: about US$50–80 for a backpacker and US$120–220 mid-range, per person.

Source: RoamSun Guyana page · Browse hotel guides

Connect

Plug types: A, B, D, G. Voltage: 120 V / 240 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.

Calling code: +592.

Mobile data: read the travel eSIM setup guide before you fly so the plan is installed and ready on landing.

Source: Advinne eSIM guide · RoamSun

Do

• Georgetown (Capital · colonial architecture): A laid-back capital of canals, wooden buildings, the seawall and colourful markets.
• Kaieteur National Park (Interior · waterfall): Home to the thundering Kaieteur Falls, best reached by a scenic charter flight.
• Rupununi Savannahs (South · wildlife & ranches): Vast grasslands with Amerindian villages, ranches and superb wildlife watching.
• Iwokrama Forest (Central · rainforest): A protected rainforest reserve with a canopy walkway and excellent chances of seeing wildlife.
• Essequibo River (West · river & islands): A huge river dotted with islands, riverside resorts and colonial history.
• Shell Beach (Northwest · coast): A remote stretch of coast that is an important nesting site for sea turtles.
• New Amsterdam (Berbice · historic town): An old colonial town on the Berbice River with fine wooden architecture.

Things to do

• Fly to Kaieteur Falls. Take a small plane over endless rainforest to stand beside one of the world's most powerful single-drop waterfalls.
• Stay in the Rupununi. Sleep at Amerindian-run lodges on wild savannahs and spot giant anteaters, jaguars and harpy eagles.
• Canopy walk at Iwokrama. Stroll suspended walkways high above the rainforest floor at dawn as the jungle wakes up.
• Spot giant otters. Canoe along the Rupununi River with rangers to see giant river otters, caimans and arapaima.
• Explore Georgetown. Admire white wooden colonial buildings, including St George's Cathedral, one of the tallest wooden churches in the world.
• Browse Stabroek Market. Plunge into the bustle of Georgetown's iconic iron-clock-towered market.
• Taste Guyanese food. Try pepperpot, curry and roti, cook-up rice and fresh tropical fruits reflecting the country's many cultures.
• Tour El Dorado rum country. Learn about Demerara rum, made in Guyana for centuries, on a distillery tour.

Source: full Guyana guide on RoamSun

Eat and drink

• Pepperpot – slow-cooked meat stew with cassareep
• Cook-up rice – rice and peas cooked with meat in coconut milk
• Roti and curry – Indo-Guyanese favourite
• Metemgee – root vegetable and plantain stew in coconut milk

Source: RoamSun Guyana guide

Money and safety

Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD). Currency and plug checker.

Tipping: About 10% in restaurants if service is not included..

Emergency numbers: 911 police · 912 fire · 913 ambulance.

• The Guyanese dollar is the local currency; US dollars are often accepted for tours and lodges.
• ATMs are found in Georgetown but are scarce in the interior, so carry enough cash.
• Street crime is a problem in parts of Georgetown – avoid walking after dark and use registered taxis.
• Don't display phones, jewellery or cash in busy areas such as markets.

Source: RoamSun Guyana facts