Endemic wildlife, remote and remarkable landscapes and a unique melting pot of cultures, Guyana is a corner of the continent well worth exploring.
The likes of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile and Peru often top travellers’ ‘must-visit’ lists when they head to South America. While it might lack the pulling power of South America's big hitters, Guyana has plenty to offer. Located on the northeastern coast of the continent, this English-speaking nation offers Amazonian adventures, superlative natural landscapes and a unique Caribbean culture.
Guyana is also a twitcher's dream. Some 800 bird species flit, float and forage here, from brightly coloured toucans and macaws to majestic harpy eagles. One of the best destinations for birdwatching is in the almost one-million-acre Iwokrama Rainforest. Guides know the exact trees favoured by harpy eagles — which can grow to around three-feet tall — while a dawn meander along the canopy walkway atintroduces travellers to a vast array of other species.
After exploring Guyana’s wild interior, spend a few days in the capital, Georgetown. Here, visitors can further their cultural education through Guyanese cuisine, which is influenced by dishes brought by enslaved West African people and indentured Asian labourers. Another key festival in the Guyanese calendar is Mashramani, a celebration of the country’s transition to a republic from a British colony. Held on 23 February, ‘Mash’ is a party of epic proportions. Expect parades of vibrantly clad dancers shimmying to blaring calypso and steel pan music and vendors selling steaming plates of cook-up rice and chow mein.
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