Guyana

Temples & religious sites

Roman Catholic Diocese of Georgetown

The seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Georgetown, Guyana, home to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. It's a place to experience a quiet, contemplative cathedral atmosphere.

Zoos & aquariums

Guyana Zoo

This zoo in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, opened in 1895 as a botanical garden before officially becoming a zoo in 1952. It's popular with families for offering close-up encounters with majestic harpy eagles and manatees.

Nature

Demerara River

A river that flows from the rainforests of central Guyana to the Atlantic Ocean, with Georgetown—the country's capital and largest city—sitting on the eastern bank near its mouth. Along the riverbanks, you can take in both cityscapes and nature.

Views & landmarks

Takutu River Bridge

This border bridge links Lethem in Guyana with Bonfim in Brazil and opened in 2009. Crossing it offers a memorable experience of traveling between two countries.

Temples & religious sites

Brickdam Cathedral

Brickdam Cathedral is Georgetown's principal Roman Catholic cathedral, built in the Romanesque style in the 1920s. It's worth visiting for its impressive dome and soaring ceilings.

Nature

Cuyuni River

A river that flows near Bartica, Guyana, joining the Essequibo River as a tributary. It's a great spot to take in the quiet natural scenery along its banks.

Nature

Berbice River

The Berbice River flows through eastern Guyana, originating in the highlands and winding north through dense forest. Islands at its mouth create a distinctive estuary landscape.

Temples & religious sites

St. George's Cathedral

An Anglican cathedral in Georgetown, Guyana, known for its impressive wooden Gothic Revival architecture. Standing over 43 meters tall, it's visible from almost anywhere in the city.