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CARICOM: Your Quick Guide to Paradise, Guyana

Photo: Michael C. Lam
CARICOM: Your Quick Guide to Paradise, Guyana

Must-See Destination 

You cannot visit Guyana without seeing Kaieteur Falls. It is one of the most powerful and awe-insping natural wonders in the world, featuring a single-drop waterfall of 226 meters in the heart of our pristine rainforest. 

Flag_of_Guyana.jpgMust-Try Dish 

For an authentic taste of Guyana, you must try Pepperpot. This is their national dish, a rich and hearty meat stew slow-cooked with cassareep and spices, offering a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors. It is a culinary staple, especially during Christmas. 

Must-Experience Festival 

To truly understand their culture, you must experience Mashramani (or “Mash”). This vibrant festival on Republic Day is a brilliant explosion of color, music, and energy, featuring grand parades and the infectious rhythms of soca and calypso. It is the purest expression of Guyanese joy and diversity. 

Key Facts 

Many are surprised to learn that Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America. Furthermore, their rich ecosystem hosts the continent’s largest land mammal, the tapir, and one of the world’s most powerful eagles, the Harpy Eagle. 

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