Travel Safety Index
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Guyana

Americas

Higher risk than 56% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

70
High

Level 3: Reconsider travel

Traveler Practical Risk

44
Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, transport reliability, violent incidents.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 30, Violent Incident 55, Civil Unrest 55, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 56, Scams 58πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5558
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5356
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4855
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5055
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Americas avg: 4630
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2724
πŸ₯Health
Americas avg: 2318

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 5/12/2025
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-05-12 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” 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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