Guyana

Guyana is a mystical place tucked in between Suriname and Venezuela on the northern Caribbean coast of South America. Once a British colonial outpost in the rainforest, modern Guyana is a diverse and complicated country that presents any intrepid traveller with a real glimpse into the living, breathing Amazon. Home to a culture more Caribbean than South American, you’ll find the people friendly, colourful and up for a carnival. Beyond its built-up areas, discover a wealth of unique wildlife and unparalleled natural beauty, barely touched by the sometimes mucky fingers of tourism.

Georgetown, Guyana’s Colonial capital, is a city for those who love grand architecture turning decrepit, but even more beautiful, in the wet heat. There are places to eat, dance and drink a-plenty, and it’s a fantastic place to base yourself for adventures into Guyana’s wild heart. It’s into the dense forests of Guyana you need to head, to meet with the native Amerindian people who live as they have done for millennia. Stay in one of the spots built for the burgeoning Eco-tourism industry and explore their sacred land of waterfalls, such as the incredible Kaieteur Falls in Kaieteur National Park.