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Step into the Iwokrama Rainforest, one of the world?s last frontier forests. It is perfect for adventurers seeking a truly unique experience

One of the tallest wooden building in the world, St. Georges Cathedral serves as a magnif icent example of architectural heritage.

The Historic Pegasus Hotel has been host to guests from all walks of life including the very rich and famous. including Queen Elizabeth II

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BIRDWATCHING: Guyana offers unique opportunities to participate in community-based birding tourism.

ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH

10 REASONS TO VISIT GUYANA

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TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN GUYANA







The only English-speaking country in

South America, Guyana? slight ly

larger than Kansas, somewhat

smaller than the UK? combines a

well-developed infrastructure with a

t remendous range of bird habitats,

f rom rainforest to coastal lagoons

and savanna. Lowland jungles are

crisscrossed by navigable rivers

giving easy access to comfortable

lodges and superb birding.

World birders will be excited to tally

the blood-colored woodpecker, a

scarce Guianan endemic reliably seen

right in Georgetown. Visitors in town

on business or otherwise with

lim ited t ime can f ind that species and

many others in the Georgetown

Botanical garden: yellow-chinned

spinetails, si lver-beaked tanagers,

and black-capped donacobiuses are

common, all watched over by snail

kites and an impressive variety of

parrots and macaws. Short f lights and

leisurely river journeys take t ravelers

out into one of South America?s

f inest w ildernesses, punctuated with

breathtaking scenery, abundant

wildli fe, and welcoming

accommodat ions right in the m iddle

of incredibly bird-rich habitats.

No longer birding?s best-kept secret ,

Guyana is an increasingly popular

dest inat ion for t raveling birders from

around the world who are in search of

easy accessibili ty, comfortable

lodgings, and the riot of color and

sound that is birding in the

Neotropics.

? Rick Wright is a Senior Leader at

WINGS Birding Tours Worldwide and a

widely published writer and popular

birding guide. He can be reached at

[email protected].

The Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock is one

of those uniquely plumed birds that

can be easily ident if ied by birders of

all levels. It could also be considered

the face of Guyana, and with the

male?s bri lliant orange colorings,

complete with an at tent ion-grabbing

Mohawk

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PEGASUS HOTEL:

WINE & DINEThe Pegasus? as it is popularly called has been host to guests from all walks of life including the very rich and famous including Queen Elizabeth II.

The Pegasus Hotel of

Guyana opened its doors

for business on 1st

November, 1969.

Built by renowned Brit ish

construct ion f irm , Taylor

Woodrow, the Pegasus has

changed owners several

t imes. From its in it ial

owner, Brit ish Overseas

Airways Corporat ion, to

Trust House Forte Group of

Hotels, to the French

Group Le Meridién

managed by Starwood

Hotels. After 40 years,

however, Pegasus Hotel is

now owned by Guyanese

who have pledged to

cont inue its t radit ion as the

country?s foremost

hospitali ty house.

The Pegasus? as it is

popularly called has been

host to guests from all

walks of li fe including the

very rich and famous.

Queen Elizabeth II of the

United Kingdom of Great

Britain and Northern

Ireland, former President

of the Unites States of

America Jimmy Carter,

Bollywood legend Amitabh

Bhachan, and pop star Mick

Jagger have all enjoyed the

unmatched ambience and

comfort of Guyana?s

premier hotel.

Today the Pegasus enjoys

the highest level of

returning guests. Visitors

to Guyana, whether on

business, vacat ion or

otherwise, make the

Pegasus their f irst choice of

Hotel. During their stay,

they all enjoy our unique

brand of t rue Guyanese

hospitali ty.

For Guyanese who live

here, the Pegasus with its

Poolside Bar, Aromas Café,

Eldorado Restaurant and

large meet ing and

banquet ing halls has been

the social centre of the City

of Georgetown since it f irst

opened its doors. Our pizza

night on Thursday,

chutney and soca band on

Friday nights, and rhythm

and blues/ inst rumental and

on Saturday nights always

at t ract large crowds eager

for the best entertainment

in town.

The aim of the pegasusis to

be the Flag bearer of

Guyanese and Caribbean

hospitali ty by providing

service beyond

expectat ions by dedicated

team members.

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The Pegasus Hotel of Guyana opened

its doors for business on 1st

November, 1969. It was Built by

renowned Brit ish construct ion f irm ,

Taylor Woodrow

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To the peach-coloured sand add a

splash of Essequibo River copper

brown, and then a dab of green for

the shading t rees, and you have a

palet te that is Baganara Island. A

resort where you go to rest , relax

and rejuvenate, and where the

cooking is sensat ional and the

staff f r iendly.

The river sparkles in the

late-afternoon sun and the only

decision you have to make is

whether to wake up for an early

morning swim, nature t rai l walk,

or lounge lazily enjoying a

leisurely ambience.

Escape to an exotic Island Paradise and experience one of Guyana?s true gems.

ACCOMODATION

Consist ing of 15 spacious,

well-vent i lated and beaut ifully

decorated rooms, the resort gives

you the best of both worlds,

having the feeling and comforts of

home, whilst enjoying the cool

and relax ing island li fe. Our other

amenit ies include free WiFi, a

conference center, a well-stocked

bar which features local and

internat ional beverages, a gazebo

overlooking the Essequibo River

and a beach-front Bar-b-Que gri ll.

ACTIVITIES

Nature lovers and the adventurous

types can choose to take part in

several available act ivit ies such as

Kayaking, beach volleyball or tours

to nearby dest inat ions such as

Marshall Falls & Bart ica.

BEAUTIFUL BAGANARA

This is the place where you can

leave the bust le of the city behind

and enjoy a private getaway. The

atmosphere and accommodat ion is

great too, for deal closings,

mergers or conferences. It also

hosted celebrit ies Eddie Grant and

Mick Jagger.

Pre-eminent among the three

hundred and sixty-f ive islands in

the m ighty Essequibo, w ith its

own 2,000ft airst rip, Baganara is a

wonderful piece of paradise with

one hundred and eighty- seven

acres of lush green foliage and

t ropical f lowers.

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"Baganara Island Resort is really a very relaxing place. ?highly recommended? - Victorine L

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Escape to an exot ic Island Paradise and

experience one of Guyana?s t rue gems.

Luxurious, exot ic & spectacular are just

some of the words guests have used to

describe Baganara Island resort located in

the Essequibo River.

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Crane Pond is located not far from Karanambu Ranch, Rupununi; i ts visual spectacle is equalled only by the

diverse chat ter of i ts various avian and aquat ic inhabitants, making the area one of the impressive features

of the Rupununi region.

For birding enthusiasts, excellent bird watching is available at Crane Pond. Hundreds of boisterous ibis,

anhinga, heron and egret birds can be seen roost ing, which is a highlight on the t rip to the pond. There is

also the beaut iful spread of Victoria Amazonica f lowers on the water that increases the beauty of this natural

water feature.

Boat ing on the pond offers an unparalleled opportunity to observe upclose the unique ecosystem exist ing

there. The view from the pond provides an amazing backdrop of hi lls, mountains, and savannah. That

makes the area for tourists to experience the biodiversity at Crane Pond a t reat when visit ing the Karanambu

Ranch.

A natural aquat ic sanctuary

CRANE POND

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Crane Pond is located not far from

Karanambu Ranch, Rupununi; i ts visual

spectacle is equalled only by the diverse

chat ter of i ts various avian and aquat ic

inhabitants, making the area one of the

impressive features of the Rupununi

region.

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Pointed arches, f lying but t resses,

vaulted ceilings? the interior of the

St . George?s Cathedral is as

commanding to the senses as is i ts

exterior, sited at the crossroads of

major Georgetown st reets.

The foundat ion stone for the

present St . George's Cathedral,

built mainly of Greenheart , was laid

on 21 November 1889, and the

cathedral was consecrated on 8

November 1894 and dedicated by

Bishop Swaby.

St . George's Cathedral is

characterised mainly by Gothic

arches, clustered columns and

f lying but t resses.

Whether it is an art icle of furniture,

the chalices, the memorial tablets

or the Bapt ism registers - they all

tell a story.

TIPS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO GUYANA

LOCATION: Guyana is on the

northeast corner of South

America between lat itude 1 & 9

N and 56 & 62 W. It is bordered

by Venezuela to the west , Brazil

to the south, and Surinam to

the east .

POPULATION: Approximately

750,000 people, w ith most

living along the coastal st rip

and banks of the major rivers.

LANGUAGE: The off icial

language is English, often

spoken with a Caribbean Creole

f lavor.

CLIMATE: Guyana?s climate is

equatorial: hot but pleasant for

most of the year. An umbrella is

useful during the two wet

seasons, extending roughly

from May through July, and

from December to the end of

January. Rainfall is 2,300 mm

per year in Georgetown.

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Described as arguably the tallest wooden building in the world, it serves as a magnificent example of architectural heritage.

ST. GEORGESCATHEDRAL

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The St . George?s Cathedral was

completed and blessed by Bishop

Aust in on August 24, 1892. The

present Cathedral was dedicated on

November 8, 1894.

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IWOKRAMA: AN ECO-PARADISEStep into the Iwokrama Rainforest in Central Guyana, one of the world?s last frontier forests, waiting for adventurers seeking a truly unique experience! An oasis among the jungle canopy

the River Lodge is the only

establishment of i ts kind.

Designed for scient if ic

research and sustainable

usage, the Lodge also

serves as a comfortable

launching point for those

interested in deeper

explorat ion of the

surrounding Jungle

reserve.

Tourism & Sustainable

Development

The forest is a vast

w ilderness of nearly a

m illion acres ? a protected

area and homeland to the

Makushi people who have

used the forest for

generat ions. A unique

blend of technology,

ancient culture, and

t radit ional knowledge,

Iwokrama fulf i lls i ts

mandate and promise to

the world.

Community Development

and Training

Iwokrama is except ional

among conservat ion

organizat ions because it

joins with local people in

every aspect of i ts work.

From research to business,

Iwokrama ensures local

economic and social

benef its from forest use

and conservat ion.

Scient if ic Research and

Monitoring

Iwokrama Internat ional

Centre works cont inuously

to further the world?s

knowledge of nature and

the environment. Research

in climate change, species

monitoring, hydrology,

and forest mapping are just

a few of the many projects

at the River Lodge.

Accommodat ions and

Act ivit ies

From the comfort of our

sustainably designed

cabins, view the wide

variety of w ildli fe that

surrounds the Lodge.

Cabins are self-contained

with 24 hour solar-powered

electricity and a

wrap-around verandah with

hammocks. Lying in your

hammock, you will have a

prist ine view of the m ighty

Essequibo River.

After an excit ing day of

discovery and explorat ion,

you can enjoy a cool drink

and t radit ional Guyanese

cuisine in the restaurant

and bar overlooking the

river. Enjoy internet

access, gif t shop and a

small convenience store.

Tel: +592 225 1504. Fax: +592

225 9199

Email:[email protected]




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This Magnif icent creature is Guyana?s

Nat ional Animal and one of the 5

?Giants? of our rainforest . The most

powerful and largest cat living the

rainforests of Guyana . It was

worshipped by nat ive jungle t ribes as

a divine and myst ical being.

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Mashramani is an Amerindian word which means ?celebrat ion

after hard work?, and is usually observed on February 23 in

observance of Guyana?s Republic Anniversary which was

achieved on that date in 1970. It is commonly referred to as

?Mash? and is the most colourful, dynamic, all inclusive,

cultural and energet ic of all the fest ivals in Guyana.

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