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When thinking about South America it is easy to forget about the three tiny little countries in the North-East known as the Guinanas. However, these may be some of the most diverse countries in the region. Not only do they have a rich cultural heritage, which draws from Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish, East-Indian and African decent, but the eco-system is pristine as well. Unknown to many, the Guianas are actually home a large share of Amazon rain forest. Within the forest there are a number of rare species of wildlife as well as vegetation. The above vegetable was gathered from a plant in the interior of English-speaking Guyana, a prime example of the regions vegetation diversity.

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Guyanese Leader

The tiny South American country of Guyana was one of the biggest surprises to me in all my travels. Honestly, I knew little to nothing about the country other than that the people spoke English primarily. However, I learned that there was so much more to the country. It had pristine jungle, a wild range of animals, a savanna regions, colourful cities, and an indigenous culture right up there with the other Amazon cultures. The man photographed above is the leader of an indigenous village in the flatlands of the country. The people in this region showed such amazing warmth and hospitality during my stay in the region. In my opinion, it is just a matter of time before it becomes a travel hotspot.

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