About the size of Great Britain, South America's only English-speaking country is off the beaten track, under the radar, and home to ecotourism, adventure, Caribbean beaches, and fascinating communities of African, European, Asian, and Native American stock.

 

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Guyana at a glance

  snl.com   With a population of just 818,000 (and just over the size of Kansas, or England and Scotland comined), this is a country relatively few people have heard of, but will soon be be much better known - in part because huge recent oil-field finds are poised to make it a "petro power" and because more and more travelers are coming to appreciate its ecotourism riches. Bordering Brazil, Suriname, and Venezuela on the north coast of South America and with a coastline of 285 miles, Guyana…

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Visitng capital Georgetown

ZiaLaterUnder-the-radar Guyana excels in ecotourism, of course, but since you'll be flying into/out of its capital, this Caribbean-feeling city of around 118,000 is well worth spending at least a couple of days in. A writer for the travel site TripSavvy.com explains why: https://www.tripsavvy.com/georgetown-guyana-visitors-guide-1637080

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  • Dorothy:

    Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity for yourself or someone else? It would be useful to know if the volunteer has any professional skills or talents that could be utilized. Lastly, when would you or the volunteer be interested in visiting and for how long?

    I noticed you cross-posted this message about Suriname, too... I'd be happy to advise on either destination once I know a little more.
  • Anybody have any idea for short-term volunteer projects in Guyana?
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