Guía para visitantes de Guyana
Disponible solo en inglés
A starting point for overseas visitors to Guyana. Places to visit, food to try, entry rules, safety and who to contact.
Guyana is an English-speaking country on the north east coast of South America, between Venezuela, Brazil and Suriname. Most people live on the narrow coast, much of it below sea level and protected by a sea wall. Inland are rainforest, mountains, savannahs and some of the largest waterfalls in the world.[1][2]
Plan your trip
- Places to visit: Georgetown
- Places to visit: the interior
- Places to visit: coast, rivers and towns
- Foods to try
- Entry and practicalities
- Essential services and who to contact
Quick facts for visitors
| Topic | What to know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | Not needed for citizens of the US, UK, Canada and many other countries. Check the official list for your passport | [3][4] |
| Passport | Valid at least 6 months beyond arrival | [4][5] |
| Money | Guyanese dollar (GYD). US dollars widely accepted; cards mostly at big hotels and businesses | [5][6] |
| Power | 120/240 V, 60 Hz; plug types A, B, D and G | [7] |
| Driving | On the left | [5] |
| Time | UTC-4 all year | [6] |
| Rainy seasons | Roughly May to July and November to January (official sources differ slightly) | [4][5][6] |
| Tours | The US government advises using only Guyana Tourism Authority approved tour operators | [6] |
A word on safety
The US, UK and Canadian governments all warn of significant crime in Guyana. Read the advice in Entry and practicalities before you travel and always check the latest official advice for your country.[4][5][6]
References
- "Guyana". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana Open source
- "Kaieteur Falls". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaieteur_Falls Open source
- "Visa Information". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Guyana. https://minfor.gov.gy/visa-information (list dated 17 July 2025; checked 24 Oct 2026) Open source Checked 24 Oct 2026.
- "Foreign travel advice: Guyana". UK FCDO. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guyana (still current at 25 Oct 2026; checked 24 Oct 2026) Open source Checked 24 Oct 2026.
- "Guyana travel advice". Government of Canada. https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/guyana (last updated 13 Oct 2026; checked 24 Oct 2026) Open source Checked 24 Oct 2026.
- "Guyana: Travel Advisory and country information". US Department of State. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Guyana.html (advisory 26 Aug 2026; checked 24 Oct 2026) Open source Checked 24 Oct 2026.
- "World plugs: Guyana". International Electrotechnical Commission. https://www.iec.ch/world-plugs (checked 24 Oct 2026); "Travel Facts: Guyana". CIA World Factbook 2023 archive. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/about/archives/2023/countries/guyana/travel-facts Open source Checked 24 Oct 2026.
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