Things To Do In Guyana
Begin your quest for the unexpected in Guyana. Start with a visit at the Kaieteur Falls, the longest water fall in the world then continue the Stabroek Market where you can buy anything.
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Kaieteur Falls
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Kaieteur Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. It has a free fall height of over 700 feet.
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St. George's Cathedral
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One of the World's Tallest Wooden Structure (132 feet) located in Church St, Georgetown.
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Stabroek Market
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The Stabroek Market, which sell everything, is one of the most distinctive buildings in Georgetown, Guyana.
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Parliament Building
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This landmark building housing Guyana's parliament was completed in 1834. It was designed by James Hadfield.
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Cuffy
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The 1763 Monument features one of Guyana's nation heroes, Cuffy, and was unveiled in 1976. The monument commemorates the slave uprising of 1763 which was led by Cuffy.
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Demerara Floating Bridge
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The longest floating bridges in the world going across the Demerara River just outside Georgetown, Guyana. The middle sections of the bridge retract to allow large vessels to pass.
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State House
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The President of Guyana's official residence is State House on Main Street. Built in 1845 as the Governor's residence, it's beautifully appointed interior is renowned.
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Umana Yana
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Is Wai-Wai for "meeting place of the people." It is 55 feet tall and was built by a group of Wai-Wai Indians in 1972. This type of Amerindian thatched hut is called a benab.
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City Hall
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Georgetown's beautiful wooden City Hall was built in 1889 at the corner of Regent Street and Avenue of the Republic.
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The High Court
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Opened in 1887, The High Court sits between Brickdam and Croal Streets and is also called the Victoria Law Court.
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Walter Roth Museum
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This museum of artifacts relating to Guyana's nine Amerindian tribes is located on Main Street.
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Sacred Heart
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This beautiful wooden church was built in 1862 for the Portuguese community to celebrate mass in their own language.
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St Andrew's Kirk
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At the corner of Brickdam and the Avenue of the Republic you'll find the oldest church in Georgetown, St. Andrew's Kirk. It was completed in 1818.
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Botanical Gardens
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While visiting Gerogetown, Guyana, make sure you visit two of Guyana's most beautiful gardens: the Botanical and Promenade Gardens.
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Guyana Zoo
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When you visit the Guyana Zoo, you can expect to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with family and friends while learning more about the wild animals of Guyana.
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Sea Wall
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This 280 mile wall is a Dutch built dyke that protects Georgetown against flooding. it is a favorite "liming",jogging and kite-flying spot.