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Guyana

Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Suriname to the east, Brazil to the south and southwest, and Venezuela to the west.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in South America.
  • Served by Monkey Mountain Airport (MYM).

History

Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Suriname to the east, Brazil to the south and southwest, and Venezuela to the west. It is part of the Guianas. The capital and largest city is Georgetown.

Airports

Kaieteur Airport (KAI) 86 km to the centre
Kaieteur Falls, PT, GY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Konawaruk Airport (KKG) 54 km to the centre
Konawaruk, PT, GY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mahdia Airport (MHA) 63 km to the centre
Mahdia, PT, GY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Monkey Mountain Airport (MYM) 99 km to the centre
Monkey Mountain, PT, GY — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Apoteri Airport 93 km to the centre
Apoteri, UT, GY
Outdoor
Kwakwani Airport 94 km to the centre
Kwakwani, UD, GY
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Guyana
Guyana
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Monkey Mountain Airport (MYM); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Guyana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.