Guyana
An Introduction to Guyana
Guyana can be hard to find, especially as it's dwarfed by neighbouring giants Brazil and Venezuela, but no gap year to South America would be complete without a trip to this charming country.
Guyana is the third smallest country in South America (after Suriname and Uruguay) but there's still plenty to see and do.
Its name means 'Land of Many Waters', and if you love diving and kayaking then Guyana offers some of the best of both in the world.
Georgetown is the crumbling colonial capital and it's a distinct blend of Caribbean and South American, boasting a booming nightlife. Near to Georgetown is Kaieteur Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world.
Guyana is an extremely easy country to travel around, probably the easiest in South America. This is due to its size (it only has a population of approximately 800,000) and the fact that the national language is English, meaning you don't have to worry with Portuguese or Spanish! Also, the country is extremely cheap to travel around!
Make sure you complete your South American adventure by visiting Guyana.
Map of Guyana
Gap Facts - Guyana
Guyana is the only nation state of the Commonwealth of Nations on the mainland of South America.
Gap Facts - Guyana
Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America, along with being one of four non-Spanish-speaking territories on the continent.
