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Bookmark & shareThe 'Garden City of the Caribbean' may lose you in its undergrowth.
There's something endearing about Georgetown's easy to navigate streets, dilapidated colonial architecture and unkempt parks. Despite the hard-boiled exterior, the city has a thriving intellectual scene, fabulous restaurants and a riotous night-life.
The congested market area invades the senses with its mix of angry and happy shouting, marijuana smoke, and friendly and suspicious faces. There's so much turbulence that the town feels on the verge of exploding. A few blocks away, traffic lessens, the streets are nearly empty and there's a palpable Caribbean calm.
Travel Warning: High Crime Rates
Crime rates in Georgetown are quite high. Visitors are advised to exercise standard cautions with regards to personal security and possessions.
severity: Low-level alert
Fast Facts
Population
236,878
Currency
Name: Guyana Dollar
Code: GYD
Symbol: G$
Electrical Plugs
120/240V 50/60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -4
Country Dialing Code
+592
Weights & Measures
Metric
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