Georgetown (Guyana) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Guyana
About Georgetown (Guyana)
Founded as a small Dutch settlement in the 18th century, Georgetown has changed hands between the British, Dutch and French many times - not unusual for places in or near the Caribbean. The influence of several colonial powers is visible in place names. The city got its current name after the British King George III in 1812. Georgetown is home to about 200,000 inhabitants, around one in four of whom are Guyanese, and is by far the commercial and administrative centre of the country, as well as an important entry point and transport hub. Sitting on the shore of the Atlantic, the city is one metre below sea level and protected by a seawall from the ocean. The city with its surroundings has a notable network of canals. Many homes in the suburbs are built on high stilts to prevent water damag
Top Attractions in Georgetown (Guyana)
Explore the best things to see and do in Georgetown (Guyana):
- ★1763 Monument
- ★Botanical Gardens
- ★Castellani house
- ★Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- ★Cheddi Jagan Research Center
- ★Demerara Harbour Bridge
- ★Demerara Rum Distillery
- ★Georgetown City Hall
Where to Eat in Georgetown (Guyana)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bottle Restaurant
- 🍴Brasil Churrascaria & Pizzaria
- 🍴Demico House
- 🍴El Dorado
- 🍴JR Burgers
- 🍴New Thriving
Where to Stay in Georgetown (Guyana)
- 🏨Armoury Villa & Guesthouse
- 🏨Armoury Villa Hostel & Guest House
- 🏨Cara Lodge
- 🏨El Dorado Inn
- 🏨Grand Coastal Suites
- 🏨Guyana Mariott Hotel
Georgetown (Guyana) Travel Guide Sections
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