GUYANA Travel WARNING: You Need CASH to SURVIVE! (Georgetown & The Essequibo River)

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I started my trip to Guyana with a massive hurdle: absolutely no one takes a credit card! From the moment I arrived at the border town of Lethem, I was locked out of money due to a power outage at the only two banks in town. This video is a survival guide and travel vlog showing you exactly why Guyana is a cash-based society and what happens when you can't get money!

[Summary of the journey and key locations] I traveled from the Brazilian border (Lethem) to the capital, Georgetown, and faced more challenges with flights, hotels, and even ordering food online—it all came back to needing cash! Join me as I explore Georgetown, try to navigate the unique blend of cultures, and check out some incredible local sites, including:

The challenge of the cash-only economy [01:14]

Finding a store that accepts Brazilian Pix [03:22]

Flying from Lethem to Georgetown (the smallest airport ever!) [05:01]

The Starbroek Market and high grocery prices [07:12]

Trying authentic local foods like Cook-up Rice, Sorel Juice, and the famous Egg Ball [17:48]

A tour of the Essequibo River and its islands [13:22]

[Call to Action & Next Step] Guyana is a vibrant country with an amazing culture and friendly people (especially my new friends Wayne, Jaden, and Jennifer!).

Did I miss any quintessential Guyanese experiences? Let me know in the comments! 👇 👍 Like this video and Subscribe to follow my journey to Suriname next!

0:00 TheTMax's Plan
0:47 Arriving in Lethem, Guyana
1:32 Exploring Lethem
2:50 Travel Isn't Always Easy
4:44 Flying to Georgetown
6:26 Day 1 - Getting Settled
7:51 Day 2 - So Many Observations
11:13 Day 3 - Visiting Museums
13:18 Day 4 - Essequibo River Tour
17:45 Food Festival
20:56 Day 5 - Egg Ball
23:36 Heading to Suriname

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