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Welcome to Guyana
The warmth of Guyana’s hospitality
resonates through the vibrant tapestry
of its people. The cultural mosaic
of the population encompasses Indigenous
Peoples and individuals of
African, East Indian, European, Portuguese,
and Chinese heritage. These
diverse influences come alive in the
annual festivals and events held
across the country and, more notably,
in the delightful fusion of flavours that
define the distinct taste of Guyanese
cuisine. Many culinary delicacies await
exploration, from the renowned pepperpot
to the tantalising seven-curry,
metemgee, and the comforting cookup
rice. Adding to the culinary experiences,
an exciting addition to the array
of activities for travellers is the unique
seven-curry tour with a twist, offering
an immersive, hands-on encounter
with the culinary traditions of Guyana.
Due to its longstanding commitment
to sustainable development, Guyana
was recognised as the world’s #1
Eco-Tourism Destination, Best in Sustainable
Tourism and one of the Top 10
Sustainable Destinations in 2019. Guyana
was also presented the #1 Best in
Destination Stewardship award at the
CTO’S Sustainable Tourism Awards
programme in 2019 and Silver Place
in Best of Adventure from the International
Travel & Tourism Awards. More
recently, in March 2021, Guyana again
secured first place at the International
“Golden City Gate” Award for a video
contributor in the “Stay Safe.” In 2019,
Guyana also secured first place after
submitting a video in the ‘Destination”
category. It must also be noted that
Rewa Eco-lodge, with the support
of the Guyana Tourism Authority, secured
2nd place in the ‘Communities
& Culture’ category at the 2022 Green
Destinations Story Awards.
Being recognised as a leading sustainable
destination is a great honour
and a responsibility. Sustainability, like
travel, is not about the destination;
it is all about the journey. Guyana is
fully committed to ensuring tourism
benefits an increasing number of host
communities, supports biodiversity
conservation, and helps to protect our
heritage. Guyana’s future is bright as
we continue this journey of sustainability
and recovery. If the natural and
cultural attractions alone are not enticing
enough, knowing your visit will
make a difference should be!
Now that you have had just a tiny
glimpse of what South America’s bestkept
secret has to offer, we welcome
you to Guyana - a place where our
wealth of natural and cultural heritage
is celebrated.
Welcome to your next big adventure!
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