Georgetown

Botanical Gardens

A large free garden where families and people hangout. The Guyana zoo is located within the grounds of the gardens and south of the zoo there are Victoria Lilies - Guyana's national flower, they are huge lilies. The park is a place to see birds, Victorian-era bridges (sometimes called kissing bridges in reference to newlyweds getting photos taken there), manatees, and palms. Castellani House is also next to the park.

Open during daylight hours·Free

Brasil Churrascaria & Pizzaria

A Churrascaria that offers good food and service, and excellent caipirinhas.

Castellani house

National Art Collection

Castelliani House, named after its architect. This building served as the residence of the prime minister in 1965-85, was rebuilt in 1993 and since it houses the national gallery, showcasing paintings and sculptures of Guyanese artists.

Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat 14:00-18:00·free, donations accepted

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Prominent Catholic church, built in 1920, with an altar bequeathed by Pope Pius XI.

Cheddi Jagan Research Center

Offers exhibits on the past president and first lady of Guyana and the country's history.

Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00

City Mall

The City Mall on Regent Street is the most modern of its kind in Georgetown and many tourist stores are located here.

Demerara Harbour Bridge

Pontoon bridge built in 1978 that is the only connection between Georgetown and West Demerara.

El Dorado

Italian-themed fine dining restaurant, specializing in seafood, meat and pasta dishes.

Fogarty's Department Store

Wonderful old-style supermarket on the first floor, other products on the second.

Georgetown City Hall

Gothic Revival building dating from 1889 said to be "the most picturesque structure" in Georgetown.

Georgetown Lighthouse

It was built by the Dutch in 1817 and then rebuilt in 1830. This beacon has a colorful pattern of red and white stripes.

Guyana Zoo

A very small zoo with DIY cages for the animals. A lot of the cages are too small for the animals they house. However, the zoo is a cheap way to spend an hour or two while in Georgetown. You can see parakeets, toucans, birds of prey, agoutis, caymans, monkeys, tapirs, pumas, jaguars and sealife in its aquarium.

G$200/adults, G$100/children

Independence Arch

This monument celebrates Guyana's independence from the British Empire in 1966, interestingly it was a gift by the British Queen.

JR Burgers

A Unique Guyanese Experience

Flame-grilled beef burgers, rotisserie chicken, Jamaican patties, ice coffees, milk shakes, smoothies, doughnuts in the morning. Other locations at City Mall (Camp & Regent Streets) and Robb Street.

Open now · closes 11 pm

Latino Bar & Nightclub

Despite the name, the club offers more Caribbean-style Music (Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Dub, etc.) than Latin. A nice little patio outside serves good drinks and has ceiling fans to take cool-down breaks from the hot dance floor inside. Take cabs to and from this location at night as the surrounding areas can be a little dodgy.

National Museum of Guyana

Its two areas give a brief glance in the history of Guyana and of the entire Guianas area. The museum has its roots in a collection opened in 1868, extended with a library in the 1930s. After a fire in 1945, the collection was rebuilt. In the front of the building there's a war memorial, the Guayana Centograph, finished in 1923.

Mon-Fri 09:00-16:30, Sat 09:00-12:00·free

National Park

Guyana National Park

A park retaining some of Guyana's old colonial flair, adjacent to the Everest Cricket Club.

Oasis Cafe

And in Cheddi Jagan airport departure lounge. A nice range of cakes and pastries, together with coffee, cappuccino and the rest. Free wireless.

Palm Court

Nice outside dancing and sometimes features live Brazilian Music.

Providence Stadium

The national stadium, capacity 20,000, hosting the national cricket team and Guyana Amazon Warriors in the T20 Caribbean Premier League.

Shanta's Puri Shop

Shanta's Restaurant

Good local food such as curries for vegetarian and non-vegetarian, as well as roti, dhalpuri and other Indian food.

St George's Cathedral

One of the world's tallest wooden structures, this cathedral is as attractive inside as out. The church is built of tropical hardwood between 1892 and 1899, and the tower is 45 m high.

St. Andrew's Kirk

Completed in 1818, has been a Dutch Reformed Church in Georgetown for some time.

Stabroek Market

Dating back to 1881, the interesting design of this iron structure and clock tower certainly make it the most recognisable of buildings.

Stabroek Market

A major market in the city centre. Keep an eye on your wallet.

Umana Yana

Memorial to the liberation of the slaves. The cultural centre forms a huge traditional Wai-Wai (native American tribe) hut.

Victoria

This was the first village bought by slaves. It's a place that you will never forget. The Holy Communion Lutheran Church was the first church in the country.

Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology

A museum with two floors showing the Amerindian heritage of Guyana. You can see artifacts, costumes, photos and archaeological founds.

Mon-Fri 08:00-16:30·Free

Local Rum Shops

Located anywhere that you would not find a bar or club. It is mostly found in rural areas.

06:00·100

1763 Monument

Monument commemorating 1763 slave revolt.