Guyana
country · Guyana
Overview
Guyana is a country in South America, with its capital at Georgetown.
Key facts
| Country | Guyana |
|---|---|
| Currency | GYD |
About the country
Guyana is a country in South America.
The capital city is Georgetown.
Practical information
The currency is the GYD (Dollar).
The main language spoken is English.
Traffic drives on the left.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Guyana by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Guyana
Among the places worth a look in Guyana are Georgetown, New Amsterdam, Linden, Anna Regina, Bartica, Mabaruma, Mahdia, Vreed-en-Hoop, Lethem and Fort Wellington — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Guyana usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Guyana
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Getting around Guyana
Before booking: The US State Department currently advise against non-essential travel to Guyana. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.