Natural attractions of this country are of great interest to tourists. Clear rivers with a huge number of waterfalls, untouched equatorial forests, savannas and many unique animals attract eco-tourism lovers. Those who prefer traditional tourism can relax in the cities of Guyana located along the coast.
The largest city in Guyana is, naturally, its capital Georgetown, located on the banks of the Demerara River. Once, to protect the city from floods, the Sea Wall and a system of locks and canals were built. Now this area is mainly used for recreation, with areas equipped for swimming and sunbathing. The sea wall is also used as a place for walks. In Georgetown you can also find all kinds of souvenirs, buy a baby monitor from the manufacturer and other household appliances, clothes and jewelry in numerous boutiques and shopping centers.
One of the main attractions of Georgetown is St. George's Cathedral. The tallest wooden cathedral in the world, it is the center of the Anglican diocese in the country. The cathedral has very beautiful interiors, decorated by the best craftsmen of Guyana. And in front of the cathedral are the Company Path Gardens.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is the oldest church in the country. It is part of the Victoria Law Courts complex. Nearby is a statue of Queen Victoria. All these are buildings from the 19th century.
There are many churches and temples in Georgetown. Tourists should see the Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Catholic churches of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Brickdam, the Jama Masjid mosque, the Kingston Methodist Church, also built in the 19th century.
Nearby is the complex of the National Museum of Guyana. It has excellent collections of folk art objects, archaeological finds, paintings, sculptures, fauna and flora.
Exhibits of everyday life and culture of American Indians can be seen in the Anthropological Museum, and the Museum of Heritage of Guyana has collections of coins and stamps, books and documents, and other household items.
The Museum of African Art and Ethnology offers visitors collections that tell the history of African settlers.
The most beautiful places in the capital of Guyana are its botanical gardens and zoo. Ponds and bridges in Victorian style, vines and lilies, tropical plants and many birds and mammals. Many of them are rare species, such as manatees. Long walks through this enchanting area give magical impressions and deep sound sleep, and Tefal baby monitor is not needed even for the youngest tourists.
Not far from this place, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, there is a park. It contains Fort William Frederick. And nearby is the Umana Yana building. It has an unusual conical shape. It was built by the Wai-Wai Indians, and its shape resembles a traditional Indian wigwam. There are many parks and gardens in Georgetown. The most popular ones are Thomas Lands National Park and Promenade Garden.
And on the Demerara River you can see the Georgetown Lighthouse. It was also built in the 19th century.
If you drive 60 kilometers from the capital, you get to the famous resort area of Shanklands. For nature lovers, this is an ideal place. Most of the resort is tropical rainforest, where a whole complex of hiking tours is conducted for tourists. The forest is home to a huge number of species of birds, primates, butterflies, reptiles. And also 56 species of trees grow.
The oldest city in Guyana is New Amsterdam. Its main attractions are the Ituni Temple, the All Saints Church, the Congregational Mission Chapel, the hospital building and the Town Hall. Again, all these were built in the 19th century. From New Amsterdam you can also take water excursions to Crabwood Creek or the Courantyne River.
From the town of Bartica, excursions start to Kaieteur Falls, Roraima National Park, savanna, selva and mountains. Not far from the city is the old Dutch fort Kyk-over-al. From there you can take a ferry to Marshall Falls. By the way, the waterfalls of Guyana are the highest in the world, and there are about three hundred of them.
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