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Guyana

Safety

Safety in Guyana
What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?

People’s Opinions

Health

Health in Guyana
Any special health concerns?

People’s Opinions

Visa Info

Visa Info in Guyana
Do you need one? Where did you get it? Cost? Resources/sources:

People’s Opinions

  1. You do not need a visa for Guyana if you are a US citizen.

Currency Info

Currency Info in Guyana
Name of currency? Where can you exchange money?

People’s Opinions

  1. They currency is called the Guyanese Dollar. The only ATMs that will accept foreign credit cards are the Scotiabank ones as of Oct. 2016. There are only 3 cities with Scotiabanks so make sure you plan accordingly.

Communication

Communication in Guyana
Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?

People’s Opinions

  1. We bought Digicel SIM cards right outside of the airport for $20 (and we paid with USD). The country code is +592.

Transportation

Transportation in Guyana
What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.

People’s Opinions

  1. To get between cities, it’s best to hire a van. Danny (Daniel Mahabir) is your man: +592 625 6861. No matter where you are or where you need to go, he’ll figure out how to get you there.
  2. We flew into Chedi Jagan International Airport and took 3 busses (15 passenger vans) for 31 people to Georgetown for roughly $9.50 per person. We got a missionary discount because we found this contact through a church.Sinel: 592-680-5820

Culture

Culture in Guyana
Anything Racers need to be aware/respectful of? Suggestions/Recommendations?

People’s Opinions

  1. There is a large Hindu and Muslim presence here.

    Locals speak a mixture of English and English Creole, and the accents are very thick Caribbean.

Shipping / Mailing

Shipping / Mailing in Guyana
Company used and contact info? How did you get packages to them?

People’s Opinions

  1. There is a DHL office in Georgetown and in Corriverton. You can bring your packages in to the office.

Tips

People’s Opinions

  1. When walking out of the airport, they will pull the luggage tag off of your pack, so make sure it’s visible and don’t get rid of it yourself.

Additional Info

Additional Info in Guyana
Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?