Kaieteur Falls - The Best Attraction of Guyana
Kaieteur Falls is one of the most popular and the most breathtaking falls of Guyana. You can hear it from afar and then see its powerful splendor. It is one of the sites worth visiting in Guyana. It’s located in Central Guyana and its surrounded by dense rain forests. It is surprising to know that Kaieteur Falls is 5 times higher than Niagara Falls.
Attractions in Georgetown
Georgetown is the bewitching capital of South America's Guyana. . Georgetown has its share of great tourist attractions and since it is a small city, you'll visit it in a week or so.
Promenade Gardens
This garden is part of history of Georgetown because it was constructed in 1851 by the Georgetown council. Promenade Gardens is a good place for a day picnic or simply hanging out and having a great time with your friends and family.
It’s like the Central Park (NYC) of Georgetown. The best time to visit Promenade Gardens is March when spring is in full swing.
Stabroek Market
It’s impossible to travel and not shop in the destination you're visiting. Stabroek Market is the flee market of Georgetown. You'll find everything you can possibly imagine over here. You'll find grocery items as well as attire and accessories all in one place. You'll even find a bite to grab nearby if you get tired from all the shopping. Make sure to get souvenirs for your friends back home from this market.
Guyana Botanical Gardens
Again, a historical tourist attraction of Georgetown, Guyana Botanical Gardens was made in 1878. It is 185 acres wide. The top sites of these gardens include a huge collection of plants, different species of butterflies and the endangered West Indian Manatee. It'll make you feel standing in a lush green island full of palm trees, fruits, flowers, birds, etc.
St. George's Cathedral
Georgetown is all about art, history, and architecture. St. George's cathedral is one of the tallest wooden structures in the world. Some people call it the Guyanese miracle on the internet. It doesn’t only offer a good sightseeing experience, it also acts a divine enlightenment for some. It is ranked number 1 of all tourist attractions in Guyana on TripAdvisor.com.
Guyana National Museum
Here you'll find flora and fauna, old stones from the land, archeological ruins, and American Indian arts and crafts. It also shows you the mystic wild life of Guyana. And the best part is that the museum is free of cost. You'll find enormous early mega-sloth over here which is the best attraction of the museum.
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Photo Credits (Flickr Creative Commons): Kaieteur Falls by sorenriise/ St. George's Cathedral by madmack66/ Georgetown War Memorial by madmack66/ Stabroek Market (Wikimedia Commons) by Roundtheworld/