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Guyana

The top 8 natural landmarks of Guyana — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.

Kaieteur Falls, Potaro-Siparuni
Waterfalls

Kaieteur Falls

Potaro-Siparuni

Kaieteur Falls is one of the most powerful single-drop waterfalls in the world. It is located on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park, central Essequibo Territory, Guyana. It is 226 metres (741 ft) high when measured from its plunge over a sandstone and conglomerate cliff to the first break.

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A single drop of 226 m, among the most powerful waterfalls on Earth.

Mount Roraima, Upper Takutu
Mountains

Mount Roraima

Upper Takutu

Mount Roraima (Spanish: Monte Roraima; Tepuy Roraima; Cerro Roraima; Portuguese: Monte Roraima) is the highest of the Pacaraima chain of tepuis (table-top mountain) or plateaux in South America. It is located at the junction of Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela.

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A sheer-walled tepui at the triple border, lost world of unique plants.

Iwokrama Forest, Potaro-Siparuni
Forests

Iwokrama Forest

Potaro-Siparuni

A pristine rainforest reserve studied as a model for conservation.

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A pristine rainforest reserve studied as a model for conservation.

Orinduik Falls, Potaro-Siparuni
Waterfalls

Orinduik Falls

Potaro-Siparuni

The Orinduik Falls lie on the Ireng River on the Pakaraima Mountains. Orinduik Falls is a wide, multi-tiered series of cascades. Waterfall is approximately 25 m tall and more than 150 m wide.

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Terraced cascades over red jasper rock on the Brazil border.

Shell Beach, Barima-Waini
Coasts

Shell Beach

Barima-Waini

A remote beach where four species of sea turtle come to nest.

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A remote beach where four species of sea turtle come to nest.

Essequibo River, Central Guyana
Rivers

Essequibo River

Central Guyana

The Essequibo River (Spanish: Río Esequibo; originally called by Alonso de Ojeda; Río Dulce) is the largest river in Guyana, and the largest river between the Orinoco and Amazon.

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Guyana's largest river, dotted with hundreds of forested islands.

Kanuku Mountains, Upper Takutu
Mountains

Kanuku Mountains

Upper Takutu

The Kanuku Mountains are a group of mountains in Guyana, located in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region. The name means 'forest' in the Wapishana language, a reference to the rich diversity of wildlife found there. The Eastern Kanuku Mountains and the Western Kanuku Mountains are separated by the Rupununi River.

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Forested ranges holding a huge share of Guyana's wildlife.

Kaieteur National Park, Potaro-Siparuni
Forests

Kaieteur National Park

Potaro-Siparuni

Kaieteur National Park is a national park located in the Potaro-Siparuni Region of Guyana, roughly 633 km (393.33 miles) south of Georgetown, the nation's capital, closer to the border with Brazil than to the Caribbean coast.

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Rainforest around the great falls, home to tiny golden frogs.