About
Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana, set on the Atlantic coast of the country's northern shoulder of South America. It is a place where the city itself is the main attraction, and a visit is well suited to anyone who enjoys walking through a town shaped by its colonial past.
What to expect
The city is known for its colonial architecture, and much of the visit is simply wandering its streets to see the older buildings that give the centre its character. Georgetown is also known for its cultural diversity, which shows in its everyday life, its food, and the mix of people you meet along the way.
Around the city
- Architecture: the colonial-era buildings are the clearest reminder of the city's history and are best seen on foot.
- Coast: the city lies on the Atlantic, so the seafront gives a change of pace from the streets.
- Culture: the mix of communities in the city is reflected in its neighbourhoods and daily routines.
Georgetown is also written as George Town, so you may see both spellings on maps and in travel material. Whether it suits you depends on your interest in colonial towns and in cultural variety, and on being happy to explore a capital city at an unhurried pace.