Climate: Coastal wet season mid-November to mid-January and May to June; interior wet season May to July; late November to mid January; rest of year generally dry. Average temperature 27.5°C/82°F.
Formerly British Guiana prior to independence in 1966-Guyana is the only English speaking country in South America.
Located on the Atlantic Coastline and bordering the countries of Brazil, Suriname and Venezuela, Guyana boasts one on the largest tracks of undisturbed rainforests in the world, accounting for more than 83 % of total land mass, due largely to its inaccessibility and centuries old civilizations of our Amerindian peoples, whom as custodians have lived on the land, relying on the rainforest and its’ rivers for food, medicine, shelter, weapons, and spiritual guidance.
With more than 250 species of mammals, 800 species of birds, spreading across 275 waterfalls, four mountain ranges, 18 lakes and numerous waterways, any adventure is possible.