Georgetown is the largest city and the characterful, capital of Guyana, set almost halfway along the coast, at the point where the Demerara River meets the sea. This is an ideal base for travellers looking to explore Guyana’s forest-clad interior, filled with wildlife: the country is one of the best places to see wildlife in the world, and is known as ‘Land of the Giants’ for its large variants of existing smaller species. Distinctly Caribbean with a boisterous party scene, visitors to Georgetown will find an array of lively bars and restaurants and a surprisingly edgy market. The city’s abundance of broad tree-lined streets and avenues feature numerous wooden colonial buildings, historic monuments and beautiful flower-filled trees. Don’t miss the St. George's Anglican Cathedral, the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology, and the National Museum of Guyana.