The popular tourist destination of Georgetown is home to many avenues that include many colonial buildings, monuments and markets. Some of the best city sights and attractions include:

The Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology:This museum of anthropology in Georgetown is one of the oldest in the region. This museums, established in 1974, exhibits artifacts relating to the ancient cultures of Guyana.

Guyana National Museum:Established in 1868, the Guyana National Museum is one of the oldest museums in the country. It showcases a great variety of exotic birds, mammals, fishes, minerals and woods.

St. George`s Anglican Cathedral:One of the tallest wooden cathedrals in the world, the St. George`s Anglican Cathedral was opened in 1892. Located on the Church Street, this church has been designated a national monument.

Georgetown Cenotaph:A war memorial located in Georgetown, the cenotaph is the site for the annual Remembrance Service in November. Unveiled in 1923, it pays homage to the Guyanese soldiers who lost their lives during the first and second world wars.

City Hall:Lying adjacent to the Law Courts, the City Hall is home to the city`s administrative offices. This resplendent building, opened in 1889, is a great example of Gothic architecture that was designed by Father Ignatius Scoles S.J.

Georgetown provides travelers with a wide range of accommodation options including hotels, resorts, guest houses, inns and camps.

Budget Hotels:Georgetown abounds in cheap and inexpensive hotels that are ideal choices for the budget conscious travelers to the city. Clean rooms and decent enough amenities and services ensure that travelers lodging here have a comfortable stay. Some of the notable budget hotels in the city include Friends Hotel and Tower Hotel.

Mid-Range Hotel:Offering good services, comfortable rooms and several basic amenities, the mid-range hotels in Georgetown provide travelers with excellent lodging options that too within their budget. Some of the most notable names include Cara Suites, Cara Lodge and Shanklands Rainforest Resort.

Luxury Hotels:Swanky and lavish establishments with price tags that can burn a hole in ones pockets, the luxury hotels in Georgetown are perfect for travelers who do not mind splurging. Offering travelers with excellent rooms, services and amenities, Le Meridien Pegasus Guyana, Timberhead Rainforest Lodge and Rock View Lodge are some of the most notable names in the luxury hospitality sector in the city.

A passport valid till the duration of the stay is required by all nationals seeking entry into Guyana.

Nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA and other EU nations do not require a visa to enter into Guyana for stay of up to 90 days. Exceptions include the nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Cyprus, Hungary, Latvia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, Slovak Republic, Poland and Slovenia who do require a visa. Visas to Georgetown, Guyana are usually valid till three months from the date of issue.

Extensions are at the discretion of the Immigration Office.

Most travelers to Georgetown visit during the dry months from mid January to mid April, and between August and October. It is best to avoid the two major rainy seasons in the city, between May and mid-August and between mid-November and mid-January.

Georgetown enjoys a tropical climate with quite constant temperatures all through the year. The coolest month in the city is February with the average temperature falling in the range of 29 and 23 degree Celsius. The hottest month in Georgetown is July with an average range of 32 and 24 degree Celsius. At 70%, Georgetown experiences heavy levels of humidity all around the year.

Currency:The official currency of Georgetown is the Guyanese Dollar. Foreign currency can be exchanged at major banks and foreign exchange bureaus in the city. Travelers can also exchange currency at the airport though the rate offered there might not be the best.

Language:The official language of Georgetown, Guyana is English. The Guyanese Creole is one of the most widely spoken languages in the country. Caribbean languages like Wai-Wai, Akawaio, Arawak and Macushi are also spoken by the minority.