PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 History, Politics and Economy History, Politics, Economy Chapter 2 People and Culture People, Language, Religion, Culture, Cuisine, Festivals and celebrations, Sport Chapter 3 Natural Environment Physical environment, Wildlife Chapter 4 Planning and Preparation When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Crime and safety, What to take, Money and banking, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Business hours, Travelling responsibility, Giving something back PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 5 Georgetown Chapter 6 Around Georgetown Chapter 7 Berbice Chapter 8 Lower Essequibo, Cuyuni and Mazaruni Rivers Chapter 9 Essequibo and the Northwest Chapter 10 Central Rainforests Chapter 11 The Rupununi Appendix Further Information Index
