Major city · Guyana
New Amsterdam
Half a day: walk the market, see the Mission Chapel and the Berbice River front, then eat. Not a base — sleep in Georgetown or head east to the border.
New Amsterdam is Guyana's second town, a quiet Berbice River port 2 hours east of Georgetown. It has a handful of colonial leftovers, a daily market and a couple of solid eateries, but no sight that justifies a night. Use it as a lunch stop on the way to the Suriname border or as a short detour from the coast road.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GYD
- Best months
- Sep–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Aug (heavy rain, some roads flood)
- Airport
- GEO
- Nights
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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
Emergency numbers for New Amsterdam911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about New Amsterdam, 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
- SafetyNew Amsterdam is generally safe during the day.
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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.
- AirportGEO Cheddi Jagan International Airport (Georgetown) (About 2 h drive via the Berbice Bridge; no commercial flights to New Amsterdam).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre (market, riverfront, chapel).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of beerGYD 500–800
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomGYD 8,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomGYD 12,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomGYD 20,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GYD 7,000 · Mid GYD 13,000 · High GYD 25,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- GEO Cheddi Jagan International Airport (Georgetown) (About 2 h drive via the Berbice Bridge; no commercial flights to New Amsterdam)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Jul
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Sep
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Oct
Best
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Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Sep–Apr. Avoid: May–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jun (22 rain days), driest Oct (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
New Amsterdam: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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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
Walkable centre (market, riverfront, chapel). For the wider area, hire a taxi from the rank near the market or ask your guesthouse.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Minibus from the New Amsterdam market area, about 2 h
The main base for the coast and interior flights.
Michelle's Island
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Boat from New Amsterdam waterfront, about 30 min (check)
Small river island with a lodge; check availability and transport ahead.
Linden
skipDoor to door: About 3 h
Minibus via the Berbice Bridge and Linden–Soesdyke Highway, about 2.5 h
Mining town; only if you have a specific reason.
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.
Town centre
A few basic guesthouses; most travellers continue to Georgetown or the border.
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
- GYD 6,000–10,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- GYD 10,000–18,000 excl. bed
- High
- GYD 18,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse double1 × 1 night × GYD 12,000 | GYD 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × GYD 13,000 | GYD 26,000 |
| Minibus Georgetown → New Amsterdam, one way2 × GYD 2,500 · check | GYD 5,000 |
| Berbice Bridge toll (per car, one way)1 × GYD 2,500 · check | GYD 2,500 |
| Meal at La Caribe Diner2 × GYD 2,000 | GYD 4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GYD 4,950 |
| Trip total≈ GYD 27,230 per person per day, bed included | GYD 54,450 |
2026 estimate in Guyanese dollars; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Minibus Georgetown → New Amsterdam | GYD 2,500 (check) |
| Berbice Bridge toll (car) | GYD 2,500 (check) |
| Meal at La Caribe Diner | GYD 1,500–2,500 |
| Fried rice at Lim Kang Restaurant | GYD 1,200–1,800 |
| Bottle of beer | GYD 500–800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Berbice Bridge toll: about GYD 2,500 each way (check).
- No ATM in town that reliably accepts foreign cards — bring cash from Georgetown.
- Last minibus to Georgetown leaves around 17:00 (check).Last minibus to Georgetown leaves around 5:00 PM (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire
- 912
- Ambulance
- 913
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire912
- Ambulance913
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Minibus Georgetown → New Amsterdam: about GYD 2,500, about 2 h (check)
- Taxi within town: GYD 500–1,000
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- Hello — Hello (hello)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where is the market? — Where is the market? (where is the market)
English is the official language; Guyanese Creolese is widely spoken but English works everywhere.
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 New Amsterdam. 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 (dry season) · avoid May–Aug (heavy rain, some roads flood) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Mission Chapel and the market with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages for La Caribe Diner and Lim Kang with last orders.
- Transport page for the Berbice Bridge toll and minibus schedule.
Sources
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