Guyana

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£14.99

Bradt's guide to Guyana is the only English language guide solely dedicated to the country.

South America’s often overlooked English-speaking country lies far off the well-trodden tourist path. Guyana is the ideal destination for the discerning visitor seeking adventure. Within its vast interior, the Guiana Shield (one of the four pristine tropical rainforests left in the world) converges with the Amazon Basin, creating a unique geography composed of coastal waters, mangroves, marshes, savannas, mountains and tropical rainforests. Bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname and the Atlantic Ocean, the lively locals – a melting pot of East Indian and African descendants, peppered with Chinese, Europeans and Amerindians – create a culture decidedly more Caribbean than Latin.

The guide also includes information on numerous activities such as jungle survival courses, river trips to isolated Amerindian villages, birding tours and piranha fishing; also included is coverage of where to see Guyanan wildlife- from the million-acre Iwokrama Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development to the lesser-known Kanuku Mountains, one of the last remaining pristine Amazonian habitats.

About this series:
Comprehensive guides for adventurous travellers wanting to explore destinations off the beaten track, written mostly by single authors.

Highlighting culture and natural history, these are predominantly practical guides accentuating responsible tourism. Straightforward information is given for all aspects of independent travel in a region, with discerning advice on places to stay and eat. Clear, simple town plans and other sketch maps are included.

As Michael Palin says:

"Bradt Guides are expertly written and longer on local details than any others"