How to Find Cheap Hotels in Guyana. Guyana is rich with natural attractions, including the amazing Kaieteur Falls. Visit just to see the rainforest and the rare wildlife present in the interior regions. Located in the northeastern part of South America, Guyana is positioned between Suriname and Venezuela. Guyana is home to a sometimes volatile blend of ethnicities, with a mixture of religions that is predominantly Christian. Unfortunately, the country is rife with economic troubles.
Be ready for hot temperatures throughout the year. Expect two different rainy seasons, from May to August and November to January.
You will need a passport to visit Guyana, as well as a visa. You will also need a return ticket, proving your intent and ability to leave.
Communicate easily with the local populations, since the official language is English. Creolese, Amerindian, Hindi and Urdu are also spoken.
The official currency is the Guyanese dollar.
Get there by air via the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Most flights originate in the United States or the Caribbean.
Travel to Guyana by land from Brazil at Lethem-Bomfin.
Get around in Guyana by minibus or taxis. Minibuses are the cheapest way to travel.
Take river taxis to get across Guyana's large rivers.
To book accommodations, contact Guyana Tourism Authority at (592) 223-6351 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Find cheap accommodations in Georgetown for close proximity to the city's botanical and zoological gardens. Restaurants and nightlife options can be found here.
Consider Timberhead Eco Lodge for the feel of staying in a tree house. This lodge is close to Georgetown in the center of an Amerindian reserve.
Look for cheap accommodations by the Essequibo River to be close to the beach and near enough to view a variety of colorful birds.
Stay in a colonial-style cottage on the banks of the Essequibo River to be near the rainforest. You'll find cottages that are earthy and rustic, as well as those that are downright luxurious.
