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Guyana Travel Guide

Trek Zone
89°F
Monday
82°F
Tuesday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Guyana?

12

December

Off
season

1

January

Off
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Guyana for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 60 to 71 USD

Tourist's budget
from 150 to 187 USD

Did you know?

The population of Guyana is around 786.6 thous., which puts the country in 163. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Georgetown (GY) and Washington D.C. (US) is 2509 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Georgetown click here

Georgetown
Georgetown
Anna Regina
Linden
New Amsterdam
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
2509
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Guyana on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• Boxing Day

Currency

Guyana Dollar (GYD) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 GYD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.45586
21937
GBP
0.37932
26363
USD
0.47883
20884
Update: 15 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Guyana

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Distance matrix
MilesGeorgetownIwokrama ForestKaieteur National ParkParamakatoi
Georgetown-170145179
Iwokrama Forest170-5750
Kaieteur National Park14557-35
Paramakatoi1795035-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 60 to 71 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 150 to 187 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Guyana via the Prices link

Currency

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Guyana Dollar (GYD)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 15 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Guyana.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Guyana

Wysokie

Areas with malaria

All areas <900 m (2953 ft). Rare cases in the cities of Amsterdam and Georgetown

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagGuyana for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 3 months

Electricity

120V / 240V (60 Hz)

In Guyana the standard voltage is 120V / 240V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B, D, G sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B
socket DType D
socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

163 / 231
Ranking
786 552
East Indian 43.5%, black (African) 30.2%, mixed 16.7%, Amerindian 9.1%

Area

86 / 230
Ranking
83 thous. mi²
It is approximately 2% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

138 / 196
Ranking
71.6
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 69.7women 73.5

Median age

57 / 157
Ranking
27.5
Average age of population expressed in years.men 27.2women 27.9

Population growth

133 / 172
Ranking
0.19%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

67 / 131
Ranking
88.5%
Ability to read, write and count.men 87.2%women 89.8%

GDP

71 / 194
Ranking
19 697 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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