When shopping in the country, you'll find lots of items made locally. You will have no problem finding gifts for your loved ones as well as treats for personal spoils.If you are wondering what to purchase here, you’re in the right place.
To help you find that perfect memory or keepsake from your trip, here is our guide to shop in Guyana
The country is not a notable shopping destination, but the locals have created a nice little handicraft and art industry complemented by some very sumptuous packaged food items. Each of Guyana’s unique ethnic groups makes their own crafts using local materials and traditions.
The coastal Creoles are well-known for their jewelry made from coral and shells, as well as woodcarvings of sea creatures and ships. The style is kept simple, but the talent is there, making for some nice souvenirs to bring back home.
Jewelry, gifts, crafts, fabrics, and clothing are some of the great items you can buy in Guyana, so shopping should definitely be on your itinerary. Charity Village is one of the recommended hubs, but you can also go to Regent Street, the best shopping district in Georgetown.
It is common to find patrons selling their goods at street stalls, but you can also visit malls and arcades to explore more of Guyana’s potential.
Drop by Parika Market on a Sunday. It is located on Demerara’s west coast and you can find a great variety of products at good prices. Amerindian hammocks, bows and arrows, salad bowls, and pottery can be purchased, among many other items.
Diamonds and gold are the finest items you can buy in Guyana. They are sold as jewelry designed with unique patterns which you can't find anywhere else in the world. Most of these items are handmade by the locals and sold in government-run jewelry stores in Georgetown.
However, be sure to obtain official receipts and other necessary documentation to avoid challenges when passing through customs.
Souvenirs are reasonably rated, so you are likely to find a great selection of products to bring home without overspending. VAT is usually included in the price of goods and services, although some are exempt.
Shopping hours are usually from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, but stores usually open earlier on Saturdays. The markets of Bourda and Stabroek run 24 hours, while stalls and supercenters open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
"I enjoy shopping and I found it affordable but some of the clothes are definitely not of the highest quality." - Hassan from Turkey
