Guyana Tourism Authority,
Guyana
National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana
T: +592 223 6351, E:
info@guyana-tourism.com, W:
www.guyana-tourism.com
Size: 83,850 square miles
of the country and offers an array of
View from the front line
restaurants, nightclubs and bars. The "Guyana is perfect for those who
Currency: Guyanese dollar
nineteenth century houses are made of love to explore off the beaten
Dialling code from the UK: 00 592
wood and are supported on stilts. track. Located between Venezuela
Population: 767,245
Another important wooden structure and Suriname on the northern tip
Main city: Georgetown
within the capital is the grand St of South America, it's culturally
George’s Cathedral, which is one of the Caribbean and English-speaking.
Local time: GMT -4
world’s tallest buildings of its kind. Its Come to the ‘Land of Many Waters’
Language: Officially English but
others include Arawak, Carib and
spire rises to 132 feet and its historical and take dawn boat trips for
Guyanese Creole
story is told inside on memorials and fantastic birdwatching or sunset
plaques. trips to watch the giant
Nestled between Venezuela, Brazil The city’s botanical gardens and zoo waterlilies open.
and Suriname, Guyana has a mix of are also well worth a visit. The gardens on the Potaro River, is one of the natural Stay in a river resort or sleep in
Caribbean and Amerindian influences. contain an extensive arrangement wonders of the world. Five times the a hammock by a canopy walkway
Translated as the ‘land of many of tropical fauna, edged with ponds, drop of Niagara, it spills and enjoy the rainforest. Fly to
waters’, it is a country famous for its canals and kissing bridges. The 741 feet into a deep Kaieteur Falls and see the longest
rivers, waterfalls and jungles, as well as 120 acres display a fine valley creating a single-drop waterfall in the world
its ornate architecture and gardens in collection of palms, lotus
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you
mountain of Explore the rainforest and look for
the capital of Georgetown. lilies and orchids.
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one of the world’s most exciting as the Demerara, the
orld
.
cuisine with culture, scenery and wildlife that
destinations for travel and exploration. Berbice and the Essequibo Demerara rum will appeal to intrepid travellers
Georgetown is the primary port provide a route into Guyana’s to the elegance of looking for real experiences away
and home to some beautiful colonial jungles where jaguars roam and the virgin rainforests, from it all."
buildings, tree-lined boulevards, hotels, howler monkeys clamour. together with the renaissance Claire Antell, Wilderness
churches, museums, botanical gardens The rainforests are enclosed with architecture and gardens of the capital Explorers, Alresford, Hampshire
and monuments. It is the cultural centre waterfalls: the Kaieteur Falls, situated city, and Guyana can’t fail to impress.
Haiti Ministry of Tourism,
Haiti
8 rue Légitime, Champs de Mars, HT-6112, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
T: +509 223 5631, W:
www.tourisme.gouv.ht,
www.tourisme.gouv.ht
Size: Haiti occupies 10,714 square
From white sand and volcanic
miles of the second largest of the beaches to secluded, sandy coves that
View from the front line
Caribbean islands, Hispaniola
can only be reached by rowing boat, “The general conception of
Currency: gourde there’s a vast array of picturesque sites Haiti is that it is not a safe
Dialling code from the UK: 00 509
perfect for swimming and snorkelling. place, however, I find that to be
Nature lovers will appreciate the absolutely ridiculous, as during
Population: 8,300,000
island’s rich diversity and its wonderful my stay in Haiti, I came across
Main city: Port-au-Prince
unspoilt mountains and landscapes. some of the most friendly and
Local time: GMT -5 Haiti boasts many national parks. hospitable people.
Language: French and Creole are
Bathed in lush rainforest, Haiti offers There are just so many
the official languages. English and challenging hikes that exhilarate and adventurous things to do in this
Spanish are also widely spoken
provide amazing views. developing country like hiking,
This Afro-Caribbean environment galleries and historic monuments. trekking, diving and carnivals.
Haiti is located 80km east of Cuba not only provides adventure, but Visit the Iron Market, an imposing As I was there just for a day on a
and shares the island of Hispaniola subtly guides you towards a historical steel structure built in 1889, and St cruise ship visit it was not enough
with the Dominican Republic. journey. One of the most Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for its to explore all that but I did enjoy
Its position on the western awesome sites is the beautiful biblical murals and the Musee visiting the market full of locals
side of the island gives it
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Citadelle Henri d’Art Haitien for its fascinating art with some fantastic wooden
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twork,
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Haiti is a cuisine.
music
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and largest fortress distinctly Spanish and French feel. seemed quite popular there. That
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in the Caribbean, Woodcarvings, sacred amulets and short trip with family and friends
island, which has a
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situated at the voodoo souvenirs can all be purchased, in Haiti won my heart, and I’m
strong native Indian,
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.
peak of a 3,000ft and this is where some of the best definitely going back for a longer
African, European and mountain, close to beaches and picturesque coastal duration next time!”
American heritage, and the town of Milot. scenery can be found. Pamela Rutherford, Dawson
its undiscovered beaches and The capital, Port-au-Prince, If a relaxing setting is desired, visit and Sanderson, Hexham,
countryside provide a fantastic setting is another must see. It is home to the Bassin Bleu to experience beautiful Northumberland
for the adventurous tourist. lively markets, squares, museums, art blue pools, connected by waterfalls.
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