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Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana, in South America. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean coast of the country it is nicknamed ‘Garden City of the Caribbean’ because of its close proximity to the Caribbean and for its pleasant areas of greenery and open space.

Flights to Georgetown

International flights to Georgetown land at the country’s main airport, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (airport code: GEO) which is situated 25 miles (41km) south of the city. From the UK flights to Georgetown are offered with the likes of Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, and British Airways all of which will be a one stop flight from the UK. Alternatively two stop flights to Georgetown are available with airlines such as BWIA West Indies Airways, Aer Lingus, US Airways, and Air Canada.

Georgetown Tourist Attractions

While Georgetown is not huge on purpose built tourist attractions this pretty city actually has quite a lot to offer if you scratch beneath the surface, despite reports to the contrary! From history to museums, Georgetown is definitely worth several days out of your itinerary to spend time and explore the country’s capital city.

Historical Buildings in Georgetown

Georgetown was first a Dutch and then a British ruled town and you can still see evidence of both of these periods as you wander around the city. There are many beautiful and wide tree-lined streets with an abundance of wooden colonial buildings still standing. Of particular note are the Victoria Law Courts that were built in 1887; there is the City Hall that was built in 1889 and has neo-Gothic architecture, and also the impressive Renaissance architecture of the Parliament Building.

Stabroek Market is both a historical building and a popular attraction with both locals and visitors. This bustling market is always vibrant and you can buy a variety of goods here. Look out for the impressive clock tower! Amongst the other historical buildings in Georgetown is the Brickdam Cathedral, and St Andrew’s Kirk.

Georgetown Light House

Worthy of its own paragraph is the Georgetown Light House! This historic building was built by the Dutch in 1817 and then re-built in 1830. It’s one of the most famous structures in Georgetown, standing 31 metres (103 feet) high, and the original part of it is wooden with striking red and white stripes.

Georgetown Museums

For a relatively small city Georgetown does have several interesting museums, the two major ones being the National Museum of Guyana, and the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology.

Splashmins Fun Park

For a totally different experience in Georgetown, particularly if you’re travelling with children, visit the Splashmins Fun Park! This is essentially a water theme park with lovely beaches and swimming, water slides, picnic areas, shops, lots of lush vegetation and many different bird species.

When Should You Visit Georgetown?

The best months to visit Georgetown if you want to avoid the country’s rainy seasons are between September and early November, and end of January to the beginning of May. All other times of the year are within the rainy seasons when there is sometimes the threat of flash flooding.

Flights to Georgetown