Resistance to chloroquine has been reported. Sleeping under a mosquito net and using insect repellents is recommended. Limited acceptance of credit cards. Most accommodation is located in populated areas. 60Hz POST 7 - 10 days.
Post services can be unreliable so recorded delivery is recommended.
The only reliable means of travelling into the interior is by air. All weather roads are concentrated in the Eastern coastal strip. Regular but crowded services operate in Georgetown. Recommended as a method of transport at night. A supplement is added to evening fares and for long journeys it is recommended that fares are agreed in advance.