Georgetown
Guyana
- Safety rating
- 5.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry seasons of February to April and September to November are best for travel and interior excursions. The climate is hot and humid year-round.
- Population
- 0.2M
Overview
Guyana's capital is a tropical, English-speaking city of distinctive wooden colonial architecture and Caribbean-meets-South-American culture. It's the launching point for journeys into the country's vast rainforests and the spectacular Kaieteur Falls.
Top attractions
Admire St. George's Cathedral, one of the world's tallest wooden buildings, browse the Stabroek Market, and fly to the mighty Kaieteur Falls.
Getting around
Minibuses and taxis are the main transport, with taxis safest after dark. The central area can be explored on foot during the day.