Guyana Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
country in South America
About Guyana
The name Guyana (from Arawak Wayana) means "Land of many waters." Guyana mostly consists of rolling highlands with a low coastal plain and savannah in the south. The highest point is Mount Roraima with 2,835 m, at the border tripoint with Brazil and Venezuela. Guyana's climate is tropical with the hot, humid conditions moderated by northeast trade winds. There are two distinct rainy seasons: May to mid-August and mid-November to mid-January. Flash floods are a constant threat during these rainy seasons. It was a Dutch colony in the 17th century, but by 1815 Guyana had become a British possession. The abolition of slavery led to the purchase of some villages such asVictoriaandAnns Grove, as well as black settlement of urban areas and the importation of indentured servants from India to work
Top Attractions in Guyana
Explore the best things to see and do in Guyana:
- ★Arrowpoint Nature Resort
- ★Kaieteur Falls
- ★Mashramani
- ★Orinduik Falls
Guyana Travel Guide Sections
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