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World's Longest Single Drop Water Fall |
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Kaieteur Falls (741 feet)
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world.
Kaieteur has not changed significantly from when it was seen by the European
explorer, Barrington Browne in 1870. The outstanding natural value of the area was recognized by the British Colonial Administration who in 1929 designated an area of the Potaro River, including Kaieteur Falls as a National Park covering 45 square miles with the principal purpose of preserving the natural scenery and the fauna and flora of the area. At that time, it represented one of the first conservation efforts within the Latin America and Caribbean.
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| One of the World's Tallest Wooden Structure |
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St. George's Cathedral (132 feet)
Opened on August 24, 1892. Designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield. It lies in Church St, Georgetown. |
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| World's Longest Floating Bridge |
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Demerara Habor Bridge ( 1 1/4 miles) is the longest floating bridge in the world. This 2 lane bridge spans the Demerara River from Peter's Hall on the east bank to Schoonord on the west bank. It is made of steel, and pontoons are used as floatation devices. The middle sections of the bridge retract to allow large vessels to pass. Opened on July 2, 1978.
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| Tallest Mountain in Caribbean |
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Roraima Mountain Range (9094 feet)
National Geographic Magazine's description of Mount Roraima is There's a place in the world that's so remote, few have ever been there, and though you may be able to locate it on the map, that doesn't mean you'll find it. On a map, Roraima's flat plateau (measuring 13 mi2 or 34 km2) is easily found as it lies on the so-called triple point where Guyana, Brazil and Venezuela converge. On the ground it is more difficult, with a trek to the base of the mountain and thereafter a climb to the plateau summit. Like Kaieteur, the view from the top of Mount Roraima is spectacular. At the top, there are labyrinthine waterfalls, crystal pools, rock formations surrounded by small lakes, wild orchids, small beaches on the edge of canyon rivers, and the so-called Valley of Crystal. |
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