Guyana
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
South America · GUY
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Guyana
Guyana is a strong choice for travelers who want rainforests, big rivers, and a low-tourism South American trip built around nature rather than city sightseeing. It works best with Georgetown as a base and one or two major wilderness additions such as the interior savannas or Kaieteur.
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Things To See
- Georgetown
- Kaieteur Falls
- Iwokrama Forest
- Rupununi Savannah
- Shell Beach
Best Months
Best Months For Winter Travel
Know Before You Go
- Interior trips usually need more coordination than the map suggests.
- Kaieteur and the rainforest regions are the clearest payoff for a first visit.
- Treat this as a nature-first route rather than a city-heavy itinerary.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Guyana.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Population
- 772,975
- Area
- 214,969 km²
- Region
- South America
Languages
- English
Currency
Guyanese dollar ($)
GYD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
37.0
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 62.6
- Restaurants
- 53.8
- Rent
- 24.8
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Georgetown (6.80°N, 58.15°W).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
15/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 2/100
- Lived safety
- 39/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❌
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.776
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.074
- 10-year change
- +0.107
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.992
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.427
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 8.4%
- Forest cover
- 87.1%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 11
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 11
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
34/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
0/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review with minor changes. Reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime, including murder and armed robbery, is common, especially at night. Local police often lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Guyana. If you decide to travel to Guyana: Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs. Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid walking or driving at night. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Guyana. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
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