Guyana offers a distinct experience for the tourism market, thanks to vast

open spaces, savannahs, virgin rainforests, mountains, and huge rivers and
waterfalls, the most famous of which is the majestic Kaieteur Falls, known to
be the highest single-drop waterfall in the world and five times taller than
Niagara Falls.  Guyana also boasts abundant wildlife, numerous species of
flora, a variety of fauna, and spectacular birdlife.  These sites are accessible
by land, air, and river, and are served by eco-resorts in the interior.  The
capital, Georgetown, is well known for its picturesque, tree-lined avenues,
bustling markets, and wooden buildings, including the renowned St. George’s
Cathedral, reportedly the world’s tallest wooden building.

Guyana’s rainforest is home to one of the world’s most pristine habitats.  The
interior of Guyana (approximately 169,000 square kilometers) remains
minimally disturbed by human activity.  As one of four intact rainforests left in
the world, Guyana is host to more than 800 species of birds from 72 different
families, hundreds of species of mammals, and thousands of species of
insects.  These include the largest bird of prey (harpy eagle), largest otter
(giant river otter), largest anteater (giant anteater), and largest freshwater
scaled fish (arapaima) in the world, as well as the largest species of cat native
to the Western Hemisphere (jaguar).  Despite the natural riches the country
has to offer, ecotourism does not exist in Guyana on a significant scale.  The
tourism industry has been severely limited by a lack of infrastructure, formal
hospitality training, and a lack of global awareness of the country’s unique
attractions. 

Leading Sub-Sectors
Birding, tourism, hiking.

Opportunities
There is a need for investments in the infrastructure, facilities, and services to
support market segments, such as bird watching, yachting, and deep-sea or
river fishing.

Accommodations
There are ongoing opportunities for investments in luxury hotels and facilities
to meet the demands of international tourists to Guyana. 

All-inclusive resorts could be developed on several of the many islands in the

Essequibo River. 
Bed & breakfast hotel accommodations could be developed along the Linden
Highway route.
Timeshare properties could be set up to cater to persons who wish to share
the same space at different times.
Transportation

Air: Guyana is advantageously situated on the South American continent and

could be easily transformed into a regional hub of travel. 

Water: Boat charter services are an efficient means of commuting from region

to region. Motorboats are needed to conduct tours on the Essequibo River
and other parts of Guyana. 

Road: Urban, suburban, and long distance transportation providers are

welcomed investments into Guyana’s public transport service.  

Recreational Products
Amusement and theme parks are nearly absent in the Guyanese market. 
These are opportunities for investors.  With the Cheddi Jagan International
Airport undergoing major expansion, opportunities exist for investment in duty
free shops and other amenities, such as bars and restaurants.  Guyana has
huge potential for mountaineering, trekking, hang gliding, paragliding, bungee
jumping, and river rafting. 

Agri-Tourism
Tour boats for coconut plantation tours.
Equipment for coconut processing – coconut flour, coconut milk, shredding.
Packaging materials and equipment for marketing finished products.