Guyana
Discover the Quiet Side of South America
Published on January 10, 2022Virtually untouched by tourism and considered one of the hidden treasures of South America, Guyana is blessed with natural beauty, pristine rainforests, vast savannahs and extraordinary wildlife. Enchanted Expeditions offers four different ways to discover South America’s only English-speaking country. Visitors can…
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Springing Into South America
Published on September 17, 2021The leaves might be turning in the U.S. and Canada. But spring is blossoming beneath the equator. Which means it’s time to plan a southern hemisphere summer vacation with Enchanted Expeditions destinations. In addition to its home base in the Galapagos Islands…
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Guyana’s Great Rodeo Show
Published on March 18, 2021Guyana may be the wild south rather than the wild west, but that doesn’t mean the local cowboys don’t know how to rope cows or buck broncos like its Reno or Redmond rather than the Rupunini. If it’s a South American version…
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Guyana’s Great River Adventures
Published on February 23, 2021The best way to truly experience a place is often by taking the road less travelled. So, while most travelers experience Guyana by land or air, think about exploring the country’s stunning natural beauty by boating on some of the hundreds of…
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Cruising with Caimans (and Other Critters) in Karanambu
Published on January 25, 2021The one wildlife species you’re bound to encounter several times during your trip into the heart of Guyana is the black caiman, a crocodile-like reptile that inhabits South America’s tropical wilderness. Sprawled on the banks of rivers with their mouths agape, or…
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“Mash” — Guyana’s Ultimate Bash
Published on December 30, 2020On the 23rd of February 1970, Guyana became an independent nation. Every year, to commemorate this historic moment, Guyanese across the nation celebrate Mashramani. This indigenous word means “celebration after hard work” — which in this case reflects the hard work that…
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The Ultimate Two-Week Trip to Guyana
Published on November 25, 2020What’s the ultimate Guyana adventure? How about 14 days of exploration that ranges from the Atlantic coast and mountains to the Amazon rainforest and savannas including jungle treks, river journeys, an adrenalin pumping 4×4 safari, spectacular Kaieteur Falls, staying at a working…
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Adventure Activities for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Published on October 22, 2020Guyana is blessed with a dramatic topography and majestic untouched forests, mountains, miles of rivers, waterfalls and beaches. With so much natural treasure close at hand, a tryst with adventure is inevitable. Here’s a sample of the adventure activities perfect for those…
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Fall in Love with Guyana Through its Food
Published on October 5, 2020There is nothing better for a foodie than to explore the country through the sense of taste. Guyana is a melting pot of cultures – embodying culinary cues from the Chinese, East Indians, Africans, Portuguese, Dutch, British and its Indigenous Peoples. While…
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Freshwater Fishing in Guyana
Published on September 1, 2020With such a robust landscape of rivers and forests, it’s not surprising that Guyana is one of the globe’s best places for freshwater fishing. The South American country is especially known for the Arapaima — the world’s largest freshwater fish. But overall,…
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Planning a Family Adventure to Guyana
Published on July 28, 2020Thinking about taking the whole family on a wildlife and nature adventure in South America? Guyana promises to be even more astounding for children than for their wide-eyed parents. The country’s scents, sights and sounds make for an unforgettable adventure and one…
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Read All About It! Gordon Ramsay Voyages Deep into the Guyana Rainforest
Published on July 2, 2020National Geographic sent Gordon Ramsay to Georgetown and the Amazon Basin of Guyana, where he found a wealth of opportunities to create a personal spin on traditional Guyanese cuisine for his new Nat Geo television series. Quotable quote: “Georgetown, Guyana’s capital city,…
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Five Unique Guyana Experiences You Can’t Find Anywhere Else
Published on June 18, 2020A visit to Guyana is packed with adventure, nature and culture, all in equal and astounding measures. While the dense rainforest cover is always compared to that of the Amazon, and wildlife stalwarts are pegged against those of Africa’s grasslands, there are…
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Experience Guyana from Your Sofa
Published on May 25, 2020In the midst of a global pandemic, international travel has become all but impossible leaving many with an intense case of wanderlust. That travel itch is longing to be scratched as avid travelers are pent up at home dreaming of their next…
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Flying An Airplane Right Through The Glass Ceiling
Published on May 13, 2020Guyana’s First Female Pilots 1977 was a big year for the Guyana Defense Force. It was in that year that the force hired its first female pilots: Cheryl Pickering-Moore and Beverley Drake. “It was an exciting time in my life”, says Drake,…
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Guyana’s Caiman House: Home Sweet Home in the Amazon
Published on March 6, 2020Trips into the jungle should be epic — think of Conrad’s Heart of Darkness or Coppola’s Apocalypse Now! — and this one is no different. Reaching Yupukari village in the Guyana interior requires a flight from Georgetown to Lethem in the Amazon…
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Fort Zeelandia — Guyana’s Hidden Historical Gem
Published on February 16, 2020Guyana is becoming world-renowned for its natural treasures. But the rapidly emerging South American destination boasts some pretty cool historic sights, too. Like Fort Zeelandia on the Essequibo River. The 17th-century citadel is located on Fort Island, where the modern history of…
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Read All About It: Nat Geo Hypes Guyana, Rwanda and Peru
Published on February 6, 2020National Geographic asked more than a dozen travel industry insiders for inspiration on where to go and what to do in 2020. Guyana, Rwanda and Peru were among their top suggestions, One prevailing theme? Sustainability — and the many ways travelers can…
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Read All About It: Guyana Makes Another Travel List
Published on February 3, 2020The Telegraph (UK): has named Guyana as one of 20 global destinations that travelers simply must visit in 2020. Quotable quote: “In a world so connected, it’s hard to imagine there are places still under the radar. But Guyana, a tangled mass…
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Read All About It: Best Places To Go In 2020
Published on January 7, 2020Conde Nast Traveler recently published its picks of the best places to travel in 2020. And included in list this time is Guyana. Quotable quote: “Though it has plenty of reasons to stand out — as South America’s only English-speaking country, and…
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