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Shell Beach in Guyana is one of the best places to visit to experience these ancient giants coming up on shore to lay their eggs. Every night you will, accompanied by local rangers, venture out along the beach to monitor and count the amount of turtles visiting the beach. It has been a long development […]
Fort Nassau was established in 1627 as a Dutch trading post. The remains of the fort is located approximately 88 kilometres (55 miles), from the mouth of the Berbice River (right bank) and borders Torani Creek. The fort was first managed privately by the Van Pere family, led by Abraham Van Pere, a director of […]
Fort Kyk-Over-Al is located at the confluences of the Essequibo, Mazaruni and Cuyuni Rivers. The fort was established on a 6070 square metres (1.5 acres) island bordered by the three rivers. It was the second Dutch trading outpost in Essequibo; the first was located in Pomeroon and was established in the late 1500s. The first […]
Approximately 16 km from the mouth of the mighty Essequibo River is Fort Island. On this island are two structures: Fort Zeelandia and the Court of Policy or Dutch Church. During the period of Dutch occupation the Fort and the Court of Policy were part of a large urban settlement that extended along the northeastern […]
Umana Yana is located on High Street, Kingston, Georgetown. The word Umana Yana is an indigenous term used by the Wai Wai Amerindians to describe the huge benabs they usually congregate in as a meeting place. The first Umana Yana to be built in the city of Georgetown was erected in 1972. It was designed […]
The Guyana National Museum is located on North Road in a building complex which opened in 1951. The Museum’s collections were housed previously in the Carnegie Building. The Guyana National Museum in Georgetown has a collection of flora and fauna, precious stones found in our land formation, archaeological findings, and examples of Amerindian arts and […]
The Promenade Gardens is located on a portion of what was once a field known as Parade Ground, where slaves convicted of being involved in the 1823 East Coast Rebellion were hanged. Originally, the entire area was used for military parades and training. Occupying one city block, with its main entrance located on Middle Street […]
No trip to Georgetown would be complete without a visit to the Botanical Gardens – one of Georgetown’s popular recreation parks. The Botanical Gardens houses one of the most extensive collections of tropical flora in the Caribbean and are laid out with ponds, canals, kissing bridges and a bandstand. These gardens have a huge variety […]
Have an unforgettable experience in the Iwokrama Jungle, trek through the forest up Turtle Mountain to see astonishing views and silently walk along to canopy walkway to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. If you’re an adventurer at heart, this tour is for you. For more info visit website. Article from: http://www.evergreenadventuresgy.com/tours/iwokrama-jungle-expedition/
Experience the beauty of the Rupununi and the warm culture and hospitality of the Indigenous people at the Surama Eco-Lodge. Here you’ll have the chance to climb Surama Mountain and cruise down Burro Burro River. This will be an experience of a lifetime. For more info visit websie. Article from http://www.evergreenadventuresgy.com/tours/surama-village-experience/