Guyana Tourism Authority Guyana
SIZE: 83,850 square miles CURRENCY: Guyanese dollar POPULATION: 767,245 LANGUAGE: English, Arawak, Carib and Guyanese Creole MAIN CITY: Georgetown LOCAL BEER: Banks Beer DISH OF THE DAY: Pepperpot
G
uyana is South America’s only English-speaking
country, a natural paradise off the conventional ‘beach and sunshine’ tourist path. The population is a unique
ethnic and cultural potluck, consisting mostly of people of African and East Indian descent, peppered with the indigenous Amerindians, salted with a touch of Europeans and Chinese, and fl avoured with island ‘Dougla’ of mixed heritage.
Guyana is spread over a
geographically diverse 83,000 square miles and is dissected by three mighty rivers and
several meandering creeks. The Iwokrama Forest is especially appealing to lovers of nature. The capital, Georgetown, is the
economic centre of the island; the low coastal plain is home to most of the three quarters of a million population, while the hilly sandy region, savannah lowlands and mountainous regions remain relatively unpopulated but rich in pristine rainforests and minerals.
Visitors can enjoy diverse wildlife, eco-parks and nature resorts to see more than 800 bird species, 15 species of turtles and many rainforest wonders. Guyana’s architectural and
historic treasures include St. George’s Cathedral – said to be the tallest free-standing wooden building in the world – the Botanical Garden and lively Stabroek Market.
National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana T: 00 592 219 0094-6 E:
info@guyana-tourism.com W:
www.guyana-tourism.com What’s hot! Sport fi shing lovers wanted! Guyana’s rivers are one of the best kept secrets. ISLAND HIGHLIGHT
Check out the new clubs for a fantastic night-life experience. Enjoy a great atmosphere, mingling with friends and sipping on a cocktail or snacking on delicious Guyanese cuisine. The pulsating music will keep you on the dance fl oor, but also take the time to appreciate the culinary treasures.
Caribbean Challenge: Guyana shares over 1800 game fish spe- cies with the Amazon, including Peacock Bass and Arowana. See how many you can spot.
INSIDER TIP “The Rewa Village is a beautiful destination for nature lovers who wish to get off the beaten path. A boat ride along the Rewa River will reveal many hidden gems for those who enjoy bird and wildlife watching, and game fi shing.” Guyana Tourism Authority
Haiti
ISLAND HIGHLIGHT The pretty city of Jacmel, with its New Orleans-style architecture and its reputation of being a city of art. Situated on the Caribbean sea, there are many hotels where you can enjoy a relaxed holiday and a swim in the lovely sea, or you can go shopping and buy some unique Haitian art.
Caribbean Challenge: Go hiking over the stunning mountains of the Morne La Selle range in the La Visite National Park. 5-6 hours of hiking up and down mountains and you arrive at the Auberge in Seguin.
INSIDER TIP Celebrities Dr. Hilary Jones and Ben Shephard from GMTV and News of the World (UK) came to Haiti last year through Charity Challenge, to work as volunteers, building schools with Plan Intn’l.
Haiti Embassy (Tourism Section) 10, rue Théodule Ribot, 75017 Paris
T: 00 33 1 47 63 47 78: F: 00 33 1 42 27 02 05 E:
ambhaitiparis@orange.fr W:
www.haititourisme.gouv.ht What’s hot! Metal art sculpture, centred on the village of Noailles is now adored by thousands of Macy’s shoppers
SIZE: 10,714 square miles CURRENCY: Gourde POPULATION: 8,300,000 LANGUAGE: French and Creole MAIN CITY: Port-au-Prince LOCAL BEER: Prestige DISH OF THE DAY: Rice and beans served with meat and fried plantains. Also, Lambi (conch)
H
aiti suffered a terrible earthquake in 2010, but this was only in the West of the country – the area surrounding Port-au-Prince, the capital city. The rest of the country was untouched.
Haiti is gradually climbing back from this disaster and tourists are coming back, not only to see the capital city and understand the damage to the historic buildings, such as the National Palace, the Catholic Cathedral, and St. Trinity Episcopalian which housed the most wonderful native art murals, but also to see
the historic Gingerbread houses which are over 125 years old. However, in the rest of the country, Haiti is ready to welcome tourists. Even if you have to pass through the capital, the local airlines take you to the South, the South East and the North – the latter to our number one tourist spot, the Citadelle. But don’t forget that there are fabulous beaches as well.
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Two major hotels are being built; the 150-room Oasis in the upmarket suburb of Petion-Ville, and another in Jacmel with a planned 44 bedrooms. Come and visit Haiti – as the new President says – “Haiti is open for business”. Haiti – The Alternative Caribbean!
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