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Country Guide > South America > Guyana | |
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Travel - Internal Air The only reliable means of travelling into the interior is by air. A number of different airlines and charter companies offer flights to most destinations; enquire locally for details. Sea/River Guyana has 1077km (607 miles) of navigable inland waterways, the most notable being the Mazaruni, Essequibo, Potaro, Demerara and Berbice rivers. Government steamers communicate with the interior up the Essequibo and Berbice rivers, but services can be irregular owing to flooding. The Government also runs a coast-hopping service from Georgetown to several northern ports. Smaller craft operate where there is sufficient demand throughout the country. Rail Mining concerns operate railways, but there are no scheduled passenger services. Road Traffic drives on the left. All-weather roads are concentrated in the eastern coastal strip, although there is now a road inland as far as the Brazilian border and a bridge linking to the two countries is nearing completion. The coastal road linking Georgetown, Rosignol, New Amsterdam and Crabwood Creek (Corentyne) is fairly good, but generally road conditions are poor. Because of Guyana’s many rivers, most journeys of more than a few miles outside the capital will involve ferries and the attendant delays. Bus: Georgetown’s Stabroek Market is the terminus for minibuses. These are regular but generally crowded. Buses run to all areas, departing whenever they are full. The first buses leave at around 0500, and services continue until about 2100. Within Georgetown, buses run all night. Services from Vreed-en-Hoop to Parika operate in conjunction with the passenger-ferry service across the Demerara to Georgetown; services from New Amsterdam to Crabwood Creek operate in conjunction with ferries across the Berbice River. Taxi: At night, it is advisable to travel by taxi. Vehicles are plentiful. There is a standard fare for intercity travel; night fares are extra. For longer trips, fares should be agreed before departure. A 10 per cent tip is usual in taxis. Car hire: Limited availability from local firms in Georgetown as well as Hertz. Documentation: Foreign licence or International Driving Permit is accepted. |