GUYANA: WHAT TO SEE AND DO
DINING
Restaurants available-Local. International. Chinese. Indian. Dress code is casual, though long pants are preferred in the evenings.
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NIGHTLIFE
Entertainment available includes:
- Discos.
- Bars.
- Night Clubs.
- Live music.
SHOPPING
Locally produced items available-Craft. Woodwork. Pottery. Sculptures. Paintings. Amerindian work includes-Straw work. Hammocks. Nibi furniture. Jewelry-Gold and silver.
SIGHTSEEING
City Tours - Botanic Gardens. Zoological Park. Stabroek and other city markets. Day trips to Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls. Historic Dutch Forts.
SPORTS
Activities:
- Aerobics.
- Bird Watching.
- Golf.
- Jogging.
- Jungle Walks.
- Spear Fishing.
- Swimming.
- Tennis.
- Water Sports.
Spectator Sports:
- Cricket.
- Hockey.
- Soccer.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- May: Independence Celebration.
- June: Motor Racing.
- August: Emancipation or Freedom Day - there is a festival called Folk Festival (there are games, fashion shows, folks songs, food, etc.).
- October: Deepavali celebrations - festival of lights, motorcade night parade.
TRANSPORTATION
Driving is on the left hand side of the road. Car rentals available.
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