Guyana: main airports
Guyana has a single international airport: Cheddi Jagan Airport, near the capital Georgetown, the main gateway to this English-speaking South American country with Caribbean culture.
Guyana: recommended activities
Guyana: visa and entry requirements
Most Western nationalities, including Italian, do not need a visa for short tourist stays (generally up to 90 days). The passport must have adequate remaining validity.
Guyana: safety
Guyana is generally safe in the main tourist areas; the usual precautions against petty theft in Georgetown remain valid, especially in the evening. The interior of the country, covered by Amazon rainforest, is remote but generally safe for those visiting with organised tour operators.
Guyana: health situation
A yellow fever certificate is required for those arriving from a country at risk of transmission. Guyana is a malaria-risk area in the interior regions: antimalarial prophylaxis is advisable for those venturing into the forest, together with rigorous mosquito protection. Georgetown's healthcare facilities are adequate for common emergencies; for the interior, insurance with medical evacuation is strongly advisable.
Guyana: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Guyanese dollar (GYD); cash remains important outside international hotels. There are no widespread Western ride-hailing apps: local taxis are the main means of transport. For connectivity, the operators Digicel and GTT sell prepaid SIM cards. Guyana has experienced rapid economic growth in recent years linked to the discovery of major offshore oil deposits.
