Government Advisory
70
HighLevel 3: Reconsider travel
Guyana
AmericasHigher risk than 56% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.
Traveler Practical Risk
44
ElevatedConfidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, transport reliability, violent incidents.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5558
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5356
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4855
📢Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5055
🔓Petty Crime
Americas avg: 4630
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2724
🏥Health
Americas avg: 2318
Practical advice
- ✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 5/12/2025
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-05-12 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Guyana
- Is Guyana safe to travel to?
- Guyana has a practical risk score of 44/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "High". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.
- What are the main travel risks in Guyana?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Guyana are: tourist scams, transport reliability, violent incidents. Petty crime is rated 30/100 and violent incidents 55/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Guyana?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Guyana is "High" (score: 70/100). Level 3: Reconsider travel
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Guyana?
- Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
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