
Georgetown is primarily the business and governmental seat of the country and doesn't have much to offer the casual tourist. Most foreigners come to Georgetown either on business or as a launching off point to the rainforests of the interior. If you have a day or two to spend in Georgetown, check out the markets listed below, take a walk down Regent Street, or through one of the markets and have a gander at the Church, Umana Yama (Amerindian cultural center) or some of the older colonial buildings around town, especially on Main Street.
The local seawall is unimpressive, but worth a brief look or walk if you happen to be in the area, particularly on Sunday night when families come out and vendors hock peanuts and beers.
Movie star Seth Green. However, there are also some open parties for the locals to attend if you can get a ticket. These tickets are the hottest property in town, even more sought after than one-day-international cricket tickets.
Cheddi Jagan Temeri Internationl Airport (IATA: GEO) is the main airport serving Georgetown. There are daily flights to Canada , U.S & England. occasional flights to Antiga, Barbados, Trinadad, Tobago, St. Thomas, St. Lucia, & Grenada. Make sure you have some currency when you arrive because there is no ATM in the airport. Also, in town, the only bank that your card will work at is Scotia Bank.
Minibuses are the most common way to get around town. There are also numerous taxi services which are listed in the telephone directory. Not all taxis are safe to enter so it is wise to ask at your hotel to recommend a driver. Once you have found a driver that you trust, ask for their cell number. A little tipping will ensure that you get prompt service.
The most popular national drink is Caribbean-style dark rum. The two national favorites are El Dorado and X-tra Mature which both offer 5, 10, 12 and 25 year varieties. El Dorado also offers a 15 year old variety which has won the "Best Rum in the World" award since 1999. Mix the cheaper ones with Coke or coconut water if you please. All are quality enough to drink neat or by themselves with the 25 year-olds comparing with high-quality scotch.
Banks is the national beer. It comes in a lager and a stout (Milk Stout). Also available are the lighter Carib (Trinidad and Tobago) and darker Mackisson's. Guinness is brewed locally under license and is a bit sweeter than its Irish counterpart, but just as good. Polar (Venezuelan) and Skol (Brazilian) can be found randomly throughout the country. You can also find Heineken and Corona at posher bars in Georgetown.
Non-alcohol: Malta is a popular sweet soda that is worth a try. Drink only bottled water.
There are small rum shops and bars throughout the city, those of note are: