Best National Parks in Guyana

Top-rated parks based on 5 park ratings across 10 categories. Guyana's parks score highest in Tranquility (87/100).

5 Total Parks
5 Rated
Avg Score: 63/100
Kaieteur
#175/100

Kaieteur

National Park · Potaro-Siparuni

Kaieteur National Park features the iconic Kaieteur Falls, one of the world's highest single-drop waterfalls at 741 feet. The park encompasses pristin

Top 5 Parks in Guyana

1
Kaieteur
National Park · Potaro-Siparuni
752
Iwokrama
International Rain Forest Reserve · Potaro-Siparuni
693
Kanuku Mountains
Protected Area · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
604
Shell Beach
Protected Area · Barima-Waini
575
Kanashen
Amerindian Protected Area · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
56

Category Winners

#1
IwokramaPotaro-Siparuni
87#2
KaieteurPotaro-Siparuni
87#3
Shell BeachBarima-Waini
72#4
Kanuku MountainsUpper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
68#5
KanashenUpper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
62

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Guyana?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Kaieteur is the highest-rated park in Guyana with a score of 75/100. It is followed by Iwokrama (69/100) and Kanuku Mountains (60/100).

How many national parks does Guyana have?

Guyana has 5 protected areas in our database, of which 5 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Guyana's parks best known for?

Parks in Guyana score highest in Tranquility with an average score of 87/100. The top park for tranquility is Kanashen (96/100).

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