National Geographic UK has recognised Guyana’s unspoilt, natural beauty and named it as one of its “35 destinations for 2023 and Beyond”.
The publication listed Guyana as the 13th best location for travellers to visit.
The 35 destinations were ranked in the following categories culture, nature, adventure, community and family.
Guyana was listed among the best countries for nature.
“Thick Rainforests, sprawling savannahs, magical mountain ranges and epic rivers — Guyana may be one of South America’s smaller nations, but it packs a big punch for nature-lovers,” National Geographic UK wrote.
“Go to get truly off-grid. Similar in size to the UK, Guyana is home to fewer than a million people, and river, off-road or air transport are often the only routes into the heart of it all. Natural highlights range from jaguars stalking dense forests to giant anteaters on the savannahs, harpy eagles in the skies and wow-moments like Kaieteur Falls, one of the world’s highest single drop waterfalls (and twice as high as Victoria Falls). The number of eco-tourism experiences and community-run lodges is growing, too.”
National Geographic noted that from March 2023, UK and European travellers would have easier access to Guyana as British Airways will begin flying to the country.
The new route will see travellers from Europe leave London’s Gatwick International Airport before making a quick stop in St Lucia and then landing at Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago were the only Caribbean countries to make the list. (Caribbean Loop)
