Off the Beaten Path: Guyana

Mashramani

An Amerindian word meaning "celebration after hard work". On February 23rd is the country's republic anniversary celebration. A carnival-like event with float parades and costumed bands. Colorful float parades and costume Bands wind their way through the city. While you spectate, have a swig of local rum with coconut water or have some Banks beer, all the while swaying and wining to the beat of the soca and calypso. 

Kaieteur Falls
It is 4 times the height of Niagara Falls and about twice the height of the Victoria Falls , 741 feet tall. Kaieteur Falls is a major tourist attraction in Guyana. The falls is located in Kaieteur National Park and is in the centre of Guyana's rainforest. There are frequent flights between the falls' airstrip and Ogle Airport and Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Georgetown.

Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve
The Iwokrama forest and its research centre are unique, providing a dedicated site in which to test the concept of a truly sustainable forest – where conservation, environmental balance and economic use can be mutually reinforcing. 

Photo curtesy Conservation.org

Shell Beach 
Shell Beach is a must for travellers to Guyana.  Shell Beach, a relatively remote stretch of 90-mile long beach, is located in the Northwestern Region of Guyana. It is the only place is Guyana where four of the world’s eight endangered species of marine turtles, Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley, come to lay their eggs. These massive reptiles usually arrive under the cover of darkness from March to August every year.


Merume Mountains
Legend has it that no one has been to the top of the Merume Mountains, or even found the source of the Mazaruni river rumoured to be within their limestone nest. There are trails from Kamarang towards the top however.

Kumerau Falls
Wider than Kaiteur, these falls are accessable from the bush truck road from Bartica. Diamonds have been found in Kurupung River above the falls and numerous miners have sifted the deposits of the river in search for the valuable gemstones. Currently the road is rebuilt and it is expected that more and more people will arrive here.

Splashmins Fun Park and Resort
Splashmins Fun Park and Resort is an amusement park in Georgetown, Guyana. It is located on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The theme park features shows, pristine plant life and beaches. The Park is built on one hundred and sixty four acres of amidst numerous species of flora and a variety of fauna which include spectacular bird life. Splashmins is a privately owned resort.

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