Category: Travel & Tourism

Guyana is gearing up to host the Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, also called the Sustainable Tourism Conference from April 15-18, 2012. This was announced on Friday by acting Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Irfaan Ali, following the conclusion of the first planning committee meeting. The minister said, “Hosting this conference is timely, relevant, and critical to Guyana’s tourism since we are the leading and model sustainable tourism destination in the Caribbean. This conference will help to reinforce this fact, and delegates, policymakers, international tourism specialists, the international…

If you have ever wanted to know what it feels like to be a cowboy then there is a chance to have that experience in Guyana. Milk the cows in the morning, lasso the small ones to separate them from mother so she can graze; round up the cows on horseback, brand them, and employ your bullwhip cracking skills to bring in the herd. To Westerners they’re known as ‘cowboys’ however, in the savannah lands of Guyana they’re known as ‘vaqueros’. For those who want to experience hard core ranch…

Rockstone River landing, almost 18 miles from McKenzie, has become a famous fishing community that annually hosts the Rockstone Fish Festival, a two-day event that brings thousands to the usually quiet river community to fish in its teaming waters. Sport fishing enthusiasts from Guyana and around the world, would assemble each year to fish for haimara, bassa, arawana,arapaima, lukanani, hassa and perai, among others, camping out with the many spectators who arrive to watch the event or take part in other activities that include fish cooking and fish catching contests,…

Relax among the many fruit trees For a relaxing camping experience, whether for couples or families, Splashmins Eco Adventure Park and Camping Grounds offer a true camping adventure. Indulge in nature and experience Guyanese lifestyle to the fullest. Pick fruits, climb trees, ‘bush cook’, or BBQ , or reap vegetable and ground provisions for your next meal; it ’s all a real experience. Splashmins Eco Adventure Park and Camping Grounds is located opposite the Fun Park, a mere two-minute boat ride away. It is accessible from the Linden Soesdyke highway,…

A small village called 58 Miles, consisting of approximately 160 residents, is one of the relaxing points for those travelling along the Lethem trail. It is located on the Mabura road, Upper Demerara River, Region Ten, and has been in existence for more than 20 years. A trip made possible by Digicel, Guyana Times Sunday Magazine was able to speak with villager Ruth Rajmangal, who said her father, Mr Williams, was the one who cleared and cultivated the area, making it into what is known today as 58 Miles. The…

Learn how to survive in the Amazon jungle with nothing but a machete, and then test your skills in isolation. Live deep in remote Amazonian rainforest, sleep in jungle hammocks, train with local Amerindian guides, survive the isolation phase and visit the world’s tallest single drop waterfall, Kaieteur. Jungle survival is 90 per cent positive mindset and if you got it, it would be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. It is a true test of your mental stamina. The Bushmasters group that offers these trips has…

For persons who prefer marine adventures, canoeing and fishing activities are ideal. A canoe trip allows for viewing Guyana’s breathtaking aesthetic beauty, and fishing for dinner is self-fulfilling. Offering canoe trips along the Rupununi River and its tributaries, tour provider Rupununi Trails brings a more intimate way of interacting with the river and its wildlife. They organise trips of between two and 21 days, and have a 21-day white water adventure for canoeists and kayakers on the Upper Essequibo River. These trips are also ideal for fishing, bird watching and…

The Wai Wai is an indigenous tribe found in the southern part of Guyana bordering Brazil. Considered Guyana’s most traditional tribe, the Wai Wais are extremely talented hunters and produce various unique and intricate indigenous craft pieces. Linguistically and genetically, the Wai Wai people are part of the Carib family, and have the lowest population among Amerindian tribes in Guyana. They have fought to have their land recognised as a conservation area, and since 2004, with the help of Conservation International, they have held the title to their 2300 square-mile…

A horseback adventure on a trail of open savannah that leads to remote Amerindian villages and the Guyana jungle is an ideal extreme experience. On horseback, you would race across stunning savannah landscapes; cross crystal clear creeks, wading under low- hanging jungle vines and through eight-foot-tall savannah grass. For the dedicated horseback adventurer, there is nothing better than many days of long trail rides, observing breathtaking sceneries. The North Rupununi, where the jungle meets mountains and savannah meets wetlands, offers such an amazing trek. Adventurers can camp out at night,…