Demerara-Mahaica district, Guyana

Places to visit near Georgetown

Georgetown is a city in Demerara-Mahaica district, Guyana, home to about 235,017 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 58 churches, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Castalaney House (1 km), Queenstown Mosque (1 km) and Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (1 km).

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Georgetown, Guyana
Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica district, Guyana. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Georgetown at a glance

Location
Demerara-Mahaica district, Guyana
Population
about 235,017
Coordinates
6.8045° N, 58.1553° W
Places within 50 km
179 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Georgetown

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Georgetown: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Georgetown

58 churches within 100 km of Georgetown. The closest is First Assembly of God (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Georgetown

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Georgetown. The closest is Home (1 km); the best-known is Block I Eccles EBB (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Block I Eccles EBB · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~5 km
  • End · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~9 km
  • Cci · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~11 km
  • End End · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~12 km
  • End Right · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~12 km
  • Diamond Residential · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~12 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Georgetown

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Georgetown. The closest is Inver Island (30 km); the best-known is Leguan Island (39 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Georgetown

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Georgetown. The closest is Independence Arch (1 km); the best-known is Umana Yana (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Georgetown

12 parks within 100 km of Georgetown. The closest is Cuffy Park (1 km); the best-known is Eve Leary Sports Ground (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Georgetown

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Georgetown. The closest is Kaieteur Falls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Georgetown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Georgetown
  2. 1 km Castalaney House · museum, Demerara-Mahaica
  3. 1 km Guyana Zoo · nature spot, Demerara-Mahaica
  4. 1 km Queenstown Mosque · mosque, Demerara-Mahaica
  5. 2 km St. George's Cathedral · church, Demerara-Mahaica
  6. 1 km Cathedral of Immaculate Conception · church, Demerara-Mahaica
  7. 1 km Back to Georgetown

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How to reach Georgetown

    All places near Georgetown by distance

    Within 15 km of Georgetown

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Leguan Island · river spot · Essequibo Islands · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Enmore Martyrs Monument · fort · Demerara-Mahaica · ~24 km
    • Victoria SDA Church · church · Demerara-Mahaica · ~27 km
    • Bush · viewpoint · Essequibo Islands · ~28 km
    • Clean N Bush · viewpoint · Essequibo Islands · ~28 km
    • End 7 · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~28 km
    • End · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~28 km
    • Inver Island · river spot · Demerara-Mahaica · ~30 km
    • End 1 Philadelhia · viewpoint · Essequibo Islands · ~30 km
    • Barnwell 11 · viewpoint · Essequibo Islands · ~31 km
    • Eric · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~31 km
    • Green Wich End Plus A Small · viewpoint · Essequibo Islands · ~32 km
    • End 9 · viewpoint · Essequibo Islands · ~32 km
    • Unity Beach · beach · ~34 km
    • End · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~35 km
    • Aqueduct · fort · Demerara-Mahaica · ~37 km
    • Farm Land · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~37 km
    • 150 Machine · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~38 km
    • Biesen Island · river spot · Essequibo Islands · ~39 km
    • End 9 · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~40 km
    • Check1 · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~41 km
    • 22b · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~42 km
    • 21a · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~42 km
    • 22c · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~42 km
    • 137 Start · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~43 km
    • Grader 1 · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~43 km
    • Kaieteur Falls · waterfall · Demerara-Mahaica · ~44 km
    • A Line Intake Maripa · viewpoint · Essequibo Islands · ~45 km
    • End 137 · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~45 km
    • End 3 x4 · viewpoint · Demerara-Mahaica · ~45 km
    • Bonisika Jack Dam Farmers · lake · Essequibo Islands · ~46 km
    • Bypass · viewpoint · Essequibo Islands · ~47 km
    • Fort Zeelandia · fort · Essequibo Islands · ~49 km
    • Dianne Karma Aa · fort · Essequibo Islands · ~49 km
    • 5 Door · viewpoint · Essequibo Islands · ~49 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Georgetown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5858First Assembly of God (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3649Home (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves331Inver Island (30 km)
    Other attractions2323Destiny Empowerment Worship Centre (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2022Independence Arch (1 km)
    Parks1212Cuffy Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls57Kaieteur Falls (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs66Ahmaddiya Anjuman Masjid (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Catholic Life Centre (1 km)
    Temples55Pandit Gangaram (1 km)
    Museums33Castalaney House (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Georgetown Seawalls (3 km)
    Beaches & coast11Unity Beach (34 km)

    Georgetown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Georgetown?

    Castalaney House (museum, about 1 km), Queenstown Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (church, about 1 km), Guyana Zoo (nature spot, about 1 km), St. George's Cathedral (church, about 2 km), St. Andrew's Kirk (church, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Georgetown?

    179 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 other attractions, 20 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Georgetown?

    First Assembly of God, about 1 km by road; Central Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Georgetown?

    Home, about 1 km by road; Ndia (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Georgetown?

    Inver Island, about 30 km by road; Leguan Island (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Georgetown?

    Start in Georgetown, visit Castalaney House, then Guyana Zoo, then Queenstown Mosque, then St. George's Cathedral, then Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Georgetown?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Georgetown

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Georgetown’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Georgetown on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.