A profusion of flowering trees lend it the somewhat optimistic name 'Garden City of the Caribbean', despite its location on the Atlantic coast. Most of the sights are on or near Main St, including the Gothic-style St George's Cathedral , reputedly the world's tallest wooden cathedral, and the neoclassic Parliament Building , built in 1833. Much of the city centre is dwarfed by the Stabroek Market , an imposing cast-iron building with a striking clocktower. Its waters drop 250 precipitous m from a sandstone tableland and, depending on the season, are nearly 100m wide. Its isolated location means wildlife thrives in the area, but it also requires determination to reach.
Small planes fly to the falls from Georgetown but seats can be difficult to secure.
The Orinduik Falls , south west of here, on the Brazilian border, is another popular destination. All rights reserved.