Visit Guyana: Lime, Dine & Unwind Magazine

Location
Guyana is on the northeast corner of South
America
Language
The official language is English, often spoken
with a Caribbean Creole flavour.
Climate
Guyana’s climate is equatorial: hot but
pleasant for most of the year, with a mean
shade temperature of 27C and an average
temperature range of 24C to 31C (75F to 87F).
Currency and Cambios
The Guyana Dollar has a fluctuating exchange
rate of G$200 to US $1; G$360 to £1 pounds
sterling; and G$120 to $1 Canadian.
About Guyana
Country Facts
nearest Guyana Embassy or Consulate or their
travel agent.
Departure Tax
There is an exit tax of G$4,000 paid at the
airport.
Clothing
Lightweight, casual clothing can be worn
throughout the year.
Time Zone
Four hours behind GMT; one hour ahead of
EST.
Voltage
110v in Georgetown, 220v in most other places,
including parts of suburban Georgetown.
Credit Cards
Most hotels, major restaurants, car rental
agencies and tour operators accept major
credit cards and travelers cheques. Foreign
credit cards cannot be used at ATM machines
in Guyana. The interior is largely a cash
economy.
Entry Requirements
All visitors require a valid passport. Those
arriving by plane are required to have an
onward plane ticket. Visas are necessary for
all visitors except nationals of the following
countries: Commonwealth Countries, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, the
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
USA. Visitors are advised to check with the
Shopping Hours
8:30 am - 4:00 pm on weekdays and 8:30 am –
Noon, Saturdays.
Security
Exercise the same safety precautions as you
would in any city or unfamiliar environment.
Emergency Numbers
Police: 911
Fire: 912
Ambulance: 913
Internet
Internet service is available nationally from
independent providers. Service is also available
in most hotels and at the many Internet Cafes
across the country.
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