When thinking of Guyana in

the Caribbean, you may not

think of rainforests and cities,
but the best places to visit
in Guyana before you
die inherit strongly from this
country’s South American-
and-Caribbean roots. A
sovereign state on the
Caribbean coast of South
America, Guyana is one of
the few Caribbean countries
to be located in South
America, and thus has a rich
heritage of natural beauty,
from rainforests to waterfalls
(‘Guyana’ actually derives
from an indigenous phrase
meaning ‘land of many
waters’!). If you’re not
impressed by this country’s
stunning natural beauty,
perhaps Georgetown, it’s
most populous area, will be
more up your street; from
culturally-rich museums to
bustling night-life, the city
has something for everyone.
Guyana is a country made
up of vastly differing
geological features; this
country has natural beauty
aplenty. Whilst this country
does not hold any World
Heritage sites, it is
recognized by UNESCO for
being an area worthy of
conservation.
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Although, like most countries

in South America, Guyana
has a turbulent political
history, it is now considered
to be a politically-stable
republic and should be totally
safe to travel to. As always it
is best to take precautions
before you travel, including
checking local news and
weather to see if there is
anything that could upset
your journey. The weather in
Guyana can be exceptionally
warm, so remember to pack
sunscreen and drink plenty
of water. If you’re going
hiking in one of the many
forests, remember to stick to
the paths. If you plan ahead
and follow these simple
steps, you’ll experience all
the best places to visit in
Guyana before you die.
If the other side of the South
American sub-continent
intrigues you, then perhaps a
read of the best places to
visit in Ecuador before you
die will add fuel to the fires
of your wanderlust. But for
now, let’s get on with the top
7 places to visit in Guyana
before you die!