Lightweight, casual clothing can be worn throughout the year.

There is a risk of malaria in certain parts of the Guyanese interior. Consult your doctor for the required precautions if you intend to travel to Guyana. Georgetown and coastal areas are malaria-free. Visitors should drink bottled water; there are several local brands which are inexpensive and widely available.

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Shopping in Guyana is an adventure worth embarking upon as you discover unique treasures that are Guyana's claim to fame. A vast number of boutiques, jewellery and craft shops are available to be explored.

Normal shoping hours are 8:30am until 4:00pm (5:00pm on Fridays and noon Saturday)

Market hours are 8:00am until 4:00pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat
9:00am until 12:00pm Wed
8.00am until 10:00am Sun

The unit of currency is the Guyana dollar, which floats against the US dollar. Check for daily rates. US dollars are widely accepted. British, Canadian and some other bank notes may be accepted as well. Foreign currency can be changed at banks, finance houses, and cambios. Many hotels will also change money but generally give less attractive rates.

These are licensed currency exchange houses. Most cambios are open Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, and on Saturdays from 8.00 am to noon, sometimes to 2.00 pm. In order to exchange Guyanese dollars on departure, Cambio receipts should be produced.

Major credits cards and traveller's cheques are accepted by most hotels, restaurants, car rental agencies and tour operators. Scotia Cards and Master Cards can be used to obtain cash from the Bank of Nova Scotia during banking hours. American Express cards can be used at Demerara Bank. Foreign credit cards cannot be used at ATM machines in Guyana.

Banking Hours at most banks are relatively short - from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, with afternoon opening on Fridays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. However, Bank of Nova Scotia is open until 2:30 pm, and until 4:30 pm on Fridays.

Guyana's country code is 592, followed by a seven digit number for all areas of the country. Direct dialling is available from Guyana to any country in the world;

Canada Direct 161
USA Direct 165
UK Direct 169

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company office in Georgetown has public facilities for overseas calls. Some local Internet service providers (ISPs) offer walk in Internet service at their Georgetown offices;

Solutions 2000, Waterloo Street

Guyana Net, Almond & Irving Street

Internet Works, Camp Street


Free Internet access is available to guests at selected hotels. Completion of the Americas II cable has provided an international fibre optic link. The country has 100% digital switching, and a full range of value-added customer services such as voicemail. Fibre network reaches most of the coast, as does a seamless digital cellular service.

There is an exit tax of G$4,000.00. (The US dollar equivalent for this exit tax may vary with exchange fluctuations.) It can be paid when reconfirming your ticket (at least 3 days before departure in Georgetown) or at the airport near the check-in counter.

Traffic drives on the left hand side.

110V in Georgetown; 220V in most other places, including parts of suburban Georgetown