The food in hotels and restaurants reflects the range of influences on Guyanese society. On the menus of most restaurants you will often find chicken, pork, steak and, most commonly, shrimp.
Guyana currency is the monetary unit and medium of exchange for goods and services in Guyana. The official currency of Guyana is Guyanese Dollar, which is abbreviated as GYD.
Lying near the equator, Guyana has a tropical climate, and temperatures do not vary much throughout the year. The year has two wet seasons, from December to early February and from late April to mid-August.