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Bartica
One day in Bartica covers the river‑port sights and a local meal; arrive early, visit Fort Kyk‑Over‑Al by boat and return by late afternoon.
Bartica, the Gateway to the Interior, is a small river town of about 8,000 people. Its compact centre lets you see the historic Dutch fort ruins, enjoy a riverside restaurant and stay overnight in a guest house within a single day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GYD
- Best months
- Sep–Apr
- avoid May–Aug (rainy season)
- Airports
- Eugene F. Correia (OGL) · Cheddi Jagan (GEO)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…Do not attempt to cross into Venezuela
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Guyana ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Guyana's Ministry of Home Affairs or a Guyanese embassy before booking.
- Guyana ↗Interior flights use small aircraft with tight baggage weight limits that include hand luggage: pack light and confirm with the operator.
- Guyana ↗Do not attempt to cross into Venezuela: the land border is closed and the Essequibo border zone is disputed and lawless in places.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bartica911 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bartica, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the Guyanese dollar (GYD, $), steady at about GYD 208–210 per US dollar (check).Guyana-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckDigicel and ONE Communications (formerly GTT) sell SIMs at the airport and in Georgetown with passport; data is cheap (check eSIM support).Guyana-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; bottled water is sold everywhere.Guyana-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Guyana-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Guyana-wide
- SafetyBartica is generally safe for day visitors; keep valuables secure, use registered taxis, and verify boat schedules in advance.
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- RestroomsIn hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue.Guyana-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 912 fire · 913 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close Sundays; government offices close early on Fridays.Guyana-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOGL Eugene F.
- Getting aroundThe town covers roughly one square mile; walk everywhere or take a local taxi (≈ $300 GYD per drop).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OGL Eugene F. Correia International Airport (Ogle, Georgetown) (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; from Georgetown take a No. 32 bus to Parika (about 45 min, G$500) then a speed boat to Bartica (about 1 h, G$2,500). Check times.) · GEO Cheddi Jagan International Airport (Timehri, Georgetown) (Main international gateway; allow 1.5–2 h by road to Parika before the boat leg. Check times.)
Map of Bartica
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Bartica
- Full city guide
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Linden · 57 km straight line
- Georgetown · 68 km straight line · full guide
- Charity · 111 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Sep–Apr. Avoid: May–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Apr (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bartica: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town covers roughly one square mile; walk everywhere or take a local taxi (≈ $300 GYD per drop).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Georgetown
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h total
Take a No 32 bus from Georgetown to Parika (≈ 45 min, G$500), then a speed‑boat to Bartica (≈ 1 h, G$2,500).
Speed‑boat runs daily; cheaper ferry only on Sat, Tue, Thu at 8 AM (≈ 5 h).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yellow Guest House
Riverfront, fan‑cooled, about $5,000 GYD (~US$25) per night; tours to interior available.
Hotel Modern
First Avenue, includes a nightclub on Saturdays.
Platinum Inn
Next to Hotel Modern.
Zen's Plaza
Second Avenue, above Scotia Bank.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- G$150–250 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- G$250–400 excl. bed (check)
- High
- G$400+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Banks Beer | G$220–260 |
| Taxi within Bartica | G$300 per drop |
| Speed‑boat from Parika | G$2,500 (~US$12) |
| Cheaper ferry (Parika‑Bartica) | ≈ US$3 (check schedule) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedules to/from Parika are limited; the cheap ferry runs only on Sat, Tue, Thu at 8 AM.
- Check ferry and speed‑boat times before traveling.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire
- 912
- Ambulance
- 913
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire912
- Ambulance913
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Speed‑boat Parika → Bartica: about G$2,500 (~US$12), 1 h (check schedule)
- Taxi within Bartica: about G$300 per drop
Say or show
- Excuse me / Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Where is the boat? — Where is the boat?
Local language is English; Creolese widely spoken.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bartica. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Apr · avoid May–Aug (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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