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Local favourite fort · Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana

Independence Arch

Independence Arch is a fort in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana.

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Independence Arch: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Independence Arch

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Independence Arch — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 6.80519, -58.15172. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Independence Arch open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Independence Arch yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Independence Arch?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Independence Arch?

    Nearby: Castalaney House (museum, 0 km), Queenstown Mosque (dargah, 1 km), Guyana Zoo (sanctuary, 1 km), Guyana Botanical Gardens (sanctuary, 1 km), Cathedral of Immaculate Conception (church, 1 km), St. George's Cathedral (church, 2 km).