Guyana
Capital:
Georgetown
Description:
Guyana, a country on South America’s North Atlantic coast, is defined by its dense rainforest. English-speaking, with cricket and calypso music, it's culturally connected to the Caribbean region. Its capital, Georgetown, is known for British colonial architecture, including tall, painted-timber St. George’s Anglican Cathedral. A large clock marks the facade of Stabroek Market, a source of local produce.
Major Cities
Georgetown
New Amsterdam
Linden
3★+ Accommodation Starting At:
$40
(Per Room, Per Night)
Atlandis Top 3 'Things to Do'
Guyana Botanical Gardens
No trip to Georgetown would be complete without a visit to the Botanical Gardens – one of Georgetown’s popular recreation parks. The Botanical Gardens houses one of the most extensive collections of tropical flora in the Caribbean and are laid out with ponds, canals, kissing bridges and a bandstand.
Kaieteur Falls
Kaieteur Falls is the world's largest single drop waterfall by the volume of water flowing over it. Located on the Potaro River in the Kaieteur National Park, it sits in a section of the Amazon rainforest included in the Potaro-Siparuni region of Guyana.
Pandama Retreat & Winery
Pandama Retreat & Winery is located on 20 acres on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. We are open daily by reservation. The retreat allows vistors a chance to relax in nature and enjoy the wonderful selection of exotic fruit wines manufactured on the premises. At Pandama activities include wine tasting, relaxing in a hammock, camping, swimming in the natural black water creek, or exploring the nature trail. There is also an art studio on premises where artist and co-owner Tracy Douglas displays her work. Our retreat also offers overnight accomodations in the form of cabins, treeline lofts and campgrounds. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be purchased from our kitchen daily. A choice of chicken, fish or vegetarian or vegan meals can be prepared fresh. Come join us and experience how we live. We accept ALL major credit & debit cards.. We open for guests on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. A reservation is required to visit.
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