Hibiscus Plaza outside the post office in Georgetown has a wide variety of local arts and crafts including straw hats, baskets, clay goblets and jewelry. On Sundays, the Parika Market, on the west coast of Demerara, sells a variety of goods and is worth a visit. Other shops sell Amerindian bows and arrows, hammocks, pottery and salad bowls. Government-run shops sell magnificent jewelry, utilizing local gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the goods. It is absolutely essential to ensure that receipts and correct documentation are retained,
otherwise visitors may experience difficulty when clearing customs.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1300-1630, Sat 0800-1200.
Currency Information:CurrencyGuyanese Dollar (GYD; symbol G$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of G$1,000, 500, 100 and 20. Coins are in denominations of G$10, 5 and 1. US Dollars are widely accepted throughout Guyana.
Currency ExchangeBanks offer exchange facilities. Bureaux de change (cambios) offer free conversion of currencies.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted by most larger hotels, restaurants, car hire and tour operators. Foreign credit cards cannot be used in Guyanian ATMs.
Traveller's ChequesAccepted but not recommended for those who may wish to change money in a hurry. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars. Visitors are advised to bring traveller’s cheques to cover the entirity of their stay.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0800-1230 and Friday 1500-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | G$395.10 |
| $1.00= | G$200.30 |
| €1.00= | G$267.50 |
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