No, do not drink the tap water or use it for brushing your teeth. Clean drinking water will be provided for you.
No, a visa is not required for U.S. residents for stays in Guyana less than 90 days.
Modest clothing is important. Women should pack at least one ankle-length skirt/dress and men should pack one pair of slacks and a collared short-sleeve shirt. Tattoos and piercings are not well-received and every effort should be made to conceal them whenever possible.
Guyana is located in the Guyana Time Zone, which is the same as EST, however Daylight Savings Time is not observed.
Yes, please pack your own shampoo/toothpaste/soap and a towel.
Guyana's official language is English - the only country in South America where this is true.
Homemade international foods such as rice, beans, pork, chicken, pasta, etc.
Guyanese culture reflects the influence of Indian, African, Amerindian, British, Portuguese, Chinese, Creole, Latin American, and Dutch cultures.
