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7.2500, -58.5167 America/Guyana #663

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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Anna Regina, capital of Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region 2), on the Atlantic coast of Guyana northwest of the Essequibo mouth. 1 27
Population
11,846 in the 2022 census, up from 11,602 in 2012. 2
Internet Speed
E-Networks fibre in Anna Regina is 350 Mbps for GYD 13,100 a month or 1,000 Mbps for GYD 26,300. 592Hub still lists those fibre prices and a 20 Mbps fixed-wireless plan at GYD 7,900. The store is at Lot 3, opposite C.V. Nunes Primary School. 12 13 14
Currency & Banking
Guyanese dollar (GYD). Country cost files use the Bank of Guyana USD buy rate of GYD 207.98 on 19 October 2026; Wikivoyage listed about GYD 210 in July 2026. GBTI is at Lot 2 Anna Regina (Monday to Friday 08:00-14:00, ATM on site) and Republic Bank is on the Essequibo Coast Road. 6 10 30 39
Tap Water
Do not drink the tap water; bottled water is the usual substitute. Guyana Water Inc. unmetered domestic bills are about GYD 680 to GYD 1,600 a month. 6 12
Power
240 V, 60 Hz, with NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15 and BS 1363 (type G) sockets. Guyana Power and Light residential rates checked in September 2026 were GYD 39.10 per kWh under 75 kWh and GYD 43.43 per kWh above that. 6 12
SIM Card
Digicel prepaid, bought in a store with government ID. The 30 Day Prime Plan Lite is GYD 4,400 excluding VAT (GYD 5,016 with 14% VAT) for 40 GB for 30 days. A new-customer eSIM is GYD 2,092.90 excluding VAT for 4 GB for 3 days. 3 22
Banking for Expats
GBTI at Lot 2 and Republic Bank on the Essequibo Coast Road are the town branches. Republic Bank ATMs take Mastercard, and GBTI lists a card terminal at G & P Jaigobin in Anna Regina. 6 10 30
Accommodation
Lake Mainstay Resort, 15 minutes inland beside Mainstay/Whyaka: Toucan Lodge USD 103 a night, garden lodges USD 180, lake-view USD 205, honeymoon suite USD 282. 15 16
Cashless Friendly
Partial. GBTI card terminals include G & P Jaigobin in Anna Regina, and Republic Bank ATMs take Mastercard. Minibuses are cash. 6 10
Short Term Rentals
Lake Mainstay Resort publishes nightly rates from USD 103 to USD 282. A two-day, one-night all-inclusive package from Georgetown, with transport, is USD 190 per person. 15 16
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Mainstay/Whyaka, 15 minutes inland, for Lake Mainstay Resort on the white-sand lake, with lodges from USD 103. 15 16
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
The town centre on the Essequibo Coast Road, for GBTI, Republic Bank, the post office, the two markets and the E-Networks store at Lot 3. 10 14 28 30 31

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Shared minibuses cover the coast at about GYD 60 to GYD 1,000 by distance and stop at Anna Regina New Market on the Essequibo Coast Road. 6 28
Best Beach Nearby
Mainstay Lake, 15 minutes inland, has a white-sand shore at Lake Mainstay Resort. It is a freshwater lake, not an Atlantic beach. 16 33
Top Regional Airline
Trans Guyana Airways flies from Eugene F. Correia International Airport (Ogle) to Kaieteur, Lethem and Paramaribo. Lake Mainstay says the Anna Regina airstrip is a 20-minute flight from Ogle. 16 18
Top International Airline
Caribbean Airlines and American Airlines are the main links into Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO); Copa, JetBlue, United, British Airways and KLM also serve GEO. Anna Regina is then the road to Parika and the Supenaam ferry. 16 17
Highway Access
The Essequibo Coast Road runs through Anna Regina. From Georgetown the overland route is to Parika, across the Essequibo by ferry or speedboat to Supenaam, then along the coast road. 16 30
Main Train/Transit Hub
Anna Regina New Market and Anna Regina Old Market, both on the Essequibo Coast Road, are the minibus stops. 6 28 29
Public Transport Passes
Minibuses charge about GYD 60 to GYD 1,000 by distance, paid per ride. The Parika-Supenaam ferry is GYD 380 for an adult. 6 26
Regional Travel
Parika to Supenaam on the Transport and Harbours ferry is GYD 380 for an adult (a car is GYD 1,200 extra) or a speedboat at GYD 1,300, then a minibus on the coast road. October 2026 had four ferry sailings a day each way. 16 26

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Lima Regional Hospital at Coffee Grove on the Essequibo Coast, commissioned 22 August 2025, has 75 beds, a 24-hour emergency department, CT, ICU and three theatres. Suddie Public Hospital, about 17 km south (774-4227), is the older regional hospital. Ambulance is 913; FCDO still advises evacuation cover. 7 8 19 27 32 35

Food and Drink

Best Local Dish to Try
Pepperpot, meat stewed with cassareep, eaten with bread or roti. In smaller towns the everyday plate is a curry (chicken, pumpkin or aubergine) with roti or rice. 6
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Pumpkin and aubergine curries are part of the usual smaller-town menu, served with roti or rice. 6
Affordable Shopping Spots
Anna Regina New Market and Anna Regina Old Market, both on the Essequibo Coast Road, for produce and household goods. 28 29
Bar/Nightlife Area
Banks Beer (lager and milk stout) and XM rum, both from Banks DIH, are the usual national drinks. 6
Local Brewery
Banks DIH Limited brews Banks Beer, the national lager and milk stout, and bottles Heineken and Guinness under licence. 6
Street Food Stalls
Anna Regina New Market and Old Market on the Essequibo Coast Road. Smaller towns usually offer a curry with roti or rice and a noodle dish. 6 28 29
Popular International Cuisine
Chinese restaurants (chow mein, lo mein, meat and rice) are common across Guyana, and smaller towns usually have a noodle dish beside the curry. 6

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The Damon Monument (1988) at Damon Square, for the 1834 apprenticeship protest. The Devonshire Castle Monument is about 8 km away. 1 9
Museums & Art Venues
The National Trust sites in town are the Damon Monument at Damon Square and the Anna Regina High Bridge. 9
Historical Sites
The Anna Regina High Bridge, recorded by the National Trust as Dutch-era infrastructure, and Damon's Cross (1986) at La Belle Alliance. 9
Religious Sites
St Bartholomew's Anglican Church in Queenstown, established 1842, and the East Indian Settlement Monument at Bush Lot, about 1 km from Anna Regina. 9
Annual Events
Mashramani on 23 February, the republic-day carnival of floats, soca and calypso. 6
Cultural Districts
Mainstay/Whyaka Amerindian village, beside Lake Mainstay Resort, 15 minutes inland. The town is also the gateway to Capoey and St Deny's. 1 16
Local Markets
Anna Regina New Market and Anna Regina Old Market on the Essequibo Coast Road. 28 29
Music Scene
Soca and calypso, especially at Mashramani on 23 February. 6
Historic Buildings
The Anna Regina High Bridge, the National Trust's Dutch-era bridge in town. 9
Local Heritage
A Dutch sugar plantation later named for two drowned sisters; the town was formed in 1990 from 18 villages. Rice replaced sugar. The Damon Monument marks the 1834 protest. 1 9

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Mainstay Lake, with the resort 15 minutes inland, and Capoey Lake to the south-west. 16 33 34
National Parks Nearby
Kaieteur National Park (626.8 km2 in Region 8), run by the Protected Areas Commission. It is a flight from Ogle, not a road trip; a Georgetown day trip is about USD 200 to USD 300. 6 18 36
Cycling/Walking Paths
Lake Mainstay Resort lists biking on adventure trails and a jogging trail through Mainstay, 15 minutes inland. 16
Scenic Viewpoints
The white-sand shore of Mainstay Lake at Lake Mainstay Resort, 15 minutes inland. 16 33
Birdwatching Locations
Kaieteur National Park, by air from Ogle rather than by road, is the recorded site for Harpy Eagle, Guianan Cock-of-the-rock and Scarlet Macaw. 18 36

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Anna Regina Post Office on the Essequibo Coast Road. 31
Table Tennis Spots
Lake Mainstay Resort lists table tennis, lawn tennis and beach volleyball for guests, 15 minutes inland. 16
Language Classes
English is the only official language, and most people also speak Guyanese Creole. Formal language schools are scarce. 6

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Hoff Van Aurich, under 1.5 miles inland between Queenstown and La Union, allocated about 400 subsidised house lots in 2025. The Ministry notice does not give a per-lot or per-square-metre price. 38
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
A triple lot on the main road in Queenstown, Essequibo (0.1161, 0.1157 and 0.1153 acres) is listed at GYD 16,000,000, about GYD 11,400 per square metre of land. 37
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The July 2025 housing drive at the Regional Housing Office in Anna Regina allocated subsidised lots at Hoff Van Aurich (about 400 lots) and published no sale price. 38
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The priced Essequibo-coast listing is bare land: a Queenstown triple lot of about 0.35 acres at GYD 16,000,000. 37
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Hoff Van Aurich house lots, allocated from the Anna Regina housing office in July 2025, have no price on the Ministry notice. 38
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The Queenstown triple lot on the main road, about 0.35 acres of bare land, is listed at GYD 16,000,000. 37
Corporate Tax
25% for non-commercial companies. Commercial companies pay 40%, or 2% of turnover if that is higher. Telephone companies pay 45%. 21
Dividend Withholding Tax
20% on dividends to non-treaty non-residents. The UK treaty rate is 10%, Canada 15%, and CARICOM 0%. 24
Tax System
Residents, present 183 days in the calendar year, are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Guyanese-source income, and a temporary resident is not taxed on foreign income. 4 5
Highest Income Tax Bracket
35% on chargeable income above GYD 3,360,000 a year, and 25% on chargeable income below that. The 2026 personal allowance is GYD 1,680,000 or one-third of income, whichever is greater. 4 5
VAT
14% standard rate. Exports, GPL electricity and GWI water are zero-rated. 22
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
No CFC rules. There is no group-taxation regime; each company is taxed on its own. 25
Property Tax
Individuals are exempt from property tax from the 2025 year of income. Companies pay 0% on the first GYD 40 million of net property, 0.5% on the next GYD 20 million and 0.75% above that, due 30 April. 22 23
Property Transaction Tax
Capital gains tax is 20% (a private home is exempt if the proceeds buy another of equal or greater value). A Land Registry transfer by sale also pays duty of 2% of value, a fee of 0.25%, an assurance-fund charge of 0.1%, and GYD 30 for the certificate. 11 22
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
British visitors get 30 visa-free days, with one-month extensions. After 183 days a resident is taxed on worldwide income at 25%, then 35% above GYD 3,360,000 of chargeable income. 4 5 20

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Anna ReginaSecondary
  2. Guyana 2022 census preliminary report (CARICOM)Official
  3. Digicel Guyana prepaid plansOfficial
  4. PwC Guyana personal income taxSecondary
  5. GRA 2026 personal allowance and PIT bandsOfficial
  6. Wikivoyage GuyanaSecondary
  7. Ministry of Health, Lima Regional HospitalOfficial
  8. Office of the President, Lima Regional Hospital commissioningOfficial
  9. National Trust Region 2 monumentsOfficial
  10. GBTI branches, ATMs and card merchantsOfficial
  11. Land Registry transfer by sale feesOfficial
  12. 592Hub Guyana prices (internet and utilities)Index
  13. E-Networks fibre speeds and prices, including Anna ReginaOfficial
  14. E-Networks Anna Regina storeSecondary
  15. Lake Mainstay Resort lodging ratesOfficial
  16. Lake Mainstay Resort location and activitiesOfficial
  17. Cheddi Jagan International Airport airlinesOfficial
  18. Eugene F. Correia International Airport airlinesSecondary
  19. UK FCDO Guyana healthOfficial
  20. UK FCDO Guyana entry requirementsOfficial
  21. PwC Guyana corporate taxSecondary
  22. PwC Guyana individual other taxesSecondary
  23. PwC Guyana corporate other taxesSecondary
  24. PwC Guyana withholding taxSecondary
  25. PwC Guyana group taxation and CFCSecondary
  26. 592Hub Parika-Supenaam ferry fares, October 2026Secondary
  27. OSM Anna ReginaSecondary
  28. OSM Anna Regina New MarketSecondary
  29. OSM Anna Regina Old MarketSecondary
  30. OSM Republic Bank, Anna ReginaSecondary
  31. OSM Anna Regina Post OfficeSecondary
  32. OSM Suddie Public HospitalSecondary
  33. OSM Mainstay LakeSecondary
  34. OSM Capoey LakeSecondary
  35. Ministry of Health facility list, Region 2Official
  36. Protected Areas Commission, Kaieteur National ParkOfficial
  37. Britton Realty Queenstown Essequibo triple lotSecondary
  38. DPI Hoff Van Aurich housing schemeOfficial
  39. Bank of Guyana USD buy rate (country prep)Official

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Imam Bacchus & Sons provides local delivery for large orders in the Essequibo area not set
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Fitness Paradise Gym (Anna Regina town center); approx. 5,000 GYD per month not set
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 40% on chargeable income over 2,400,000 GYD per year 35% on chargeable income above GYD 3,360,000 a year, and 25% on chargeable income below…
    • Highway Access Essequibo Coast Public Road (connects Supenaam stelling to Charity) The Essequibo Coast Road runs through Anna Regina. From Georgetown the overland route is…
    • Historic Buildings The High Court Building at Anna Regina The Anna Regina High Bridge, the National Trust's Dutch-era bridge in town.
    • Historical Sites St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church (One of the oldest in the region) The Anna Regina High Bridge, recorded by the National Trust as Dutch-era infrastructure…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed 10-20 Mbps via GTT Fibre; mobile data LTE provides 15 Mbps on ENet/Digicel E-Networks fibre in Anna Regina is 350 Mbps for GYD 13,100 a month or 1,000 Mbps for GYD…
    • Language Classes English is the official language; Spanish tutors available through the regional school… English is the only official language, and most people also speak Guyanese Creole. Formal…
    • Laundry Services Self-service not common; local wash-and-fold services near the market not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots Anna Regina Public Library not set
    • Local Brewery Banks DIH (Banks Beer) - products widely available at all local spirit shops Banks DIH Limited brews Banks Beer, the national lager and milk stout, and bottles…
    • Local Heritage Strong rice-farming culture (the town is surrounded by rice paddies) A Dutch sugar plantation later named for two drowned sisters; the town was formed in 1990…
    • Local Markets Anna Regina Market (Fresh produce, local spices, and handmade crafts) Anna Regina New Market and Anna Regina Old Market on the Essequibo Coast Road.
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Anna Regina Bus & Car Park (Minibuses Route 43 to Supenaam) Anna Regina New Market and Anna Regina Old Market, both on the Essequibo Coast Road, are…
    • Museums & Art Venues Anna Regina Town Hall holds occasional local art and heritage exhibitions The National Trust sites in town are the Damon Monument at Damon Square and the Anna…
    • Music Scene Chutney and Soca music dominate the local bars and 'loud speaker' trucks Soca and calypso, especially at Mashramani on 23 February.
    • Must-See Landmarks Damon Monument (Commemorating the 1834 rebellion leader) The Damon Monument (1988) at Damon Square, for the 1834 apprenticeship protest. The…
    • National Parks Nearby Kaieteur Falls (Requires a flight from Ogle/Georgetown, not reachable by road) Kaieteur National Park (626.8 km2 in Region 8), run by the Protected Areas Commission. It…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Lake Capoey (Secluded lake with stunning views, accessible via boat) Mainstay Lake, with the resort 15 minutes inland, and Capoey Lake to the south-west.
    • Networking Events Essequibo Chamber of Commerce and Industry meetings at the Anna Regina Town Hall not set
    • Parcel Delivery Service GPOC (Guyana Post Office Corporation) on the Public Road; DHL via agents in Georgetown Anna Regina Post Office on the Essequibo Coast Road.
    • Popular International Cuisine Chinese restaurants are standard (e.g., Panda Garden on the Public Road) Chinese restaurants (chow mein, lo mein, meat and rice) are common across Guyana, and…
    • Population Approx. 12,000 11,846 in the 2022 census, up from 11,602 in 2012.
    • Power 110V/220V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets (Frequency of power outages is moderate) 240 V, 60 Hz, with NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15 and BS 1363 (type G) sockets. Guyana Power and…
    • Property Tax Yes, based on the capital value of the property (Rates are very low) Individuals are exempt from property tax from the 2025 year of income. Companies pay 0% on…
    • Property Transaction Tax Capital Gains Tax (20%) and Stamp Duty (approx. 2%) Capital gains tax is 20% (a private home is exempt if the proceeds buy another of equal or…
    • Public Transport Passes None; pay per trip. Supenaam to Anna Regina is approx. 500-700 GYD Minibuses charge about GYD 60 to GYD 1,000 by distance, paid per ride. The Parika-Supenaam…
    • Regional Travel Speedboat from Parika to Supenaam ($1,500 GYD) then minibus to Anna Regina Parika to Supenaam on the Transport and Harbours ferry is GYD 380 for an adult (a car is…
    • Religious Sites Various Mandirs, Mosques, and Churches lining the Essequibo Public Road St Bartholomew's Anglican Church in Queenstown, established 1842, and the East Indian…
    • SIM Card ENet or Digicel; ENet Orange plans offer 20GB for approx. 3,500 GYD ($17 USD) Digicel prepaid, bought in a store with government ID. The 30 Day Prime Plan Lite is GYD…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Top of the Anna Regina High Dam overlooking the rice fields The white-sand shore of Mainstay Lake at Lake Mainstay Resort, 15 minutes inland.
    • Short Term Rentals Lake Mainstay Resort (approx. $120 USD/night) or local guesthouses (approx. $40 USD/night) Lake Mainstay Resort publishes nightly rates from USD 103 to USD 282. A two-day, one-night…
    • Social Events for Expats Weekend gatherings at the Bush Lot Night Spots or Lake Mainstay Pineapple Festival… not set
    • Street Art Community murals often found on the walls of the community centers not set
    • Street Food Stalls Anna Regina Car Park (Evening stalls selling egg balls, pholourie, and BBQ) Anna Regina New Market and Old Market on the Essequibo Coast Road. Smaller towns usually…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $15,000 USD per m² (Land value focused; 400 m² plot ≈ $30,000 USD) Hoff Van Aurich, under 1.5 miles inland between Queenstown and La Union, allocated about…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $8,000 USD per m² (Plot of land in developing areas ≈ $15,000 USD) A triple lot on the main road in Queenstown, Essequibo (0.1161, 0.1157 and 0.1153 acres)…
    • Table Tennis Spots Anna Regina Community Centre Lake Mainstay Resort lists table tennis, lawn tennis and beach volleyball for guests, 15…
    • Tap Water Not drinkable; 5-gallon bottled water delivery (Banks DIH) costs approx. 500 GYD Do not drink the tap water; bottled water is the usual substitute. Guyana Water Inc…
    • Tax System Source-based and Residence-based (Worldwide income for residents) Residents, present 183 days in the calendar year, are taxed on worldwide income…
    • Tech Repair Services Small electronics shops in the Anna Regina Market complex not set
    • Theater Venues Anna Regina Multilateral School Auditorium for local plays not set
    • Top International Airline American Airlines or Caribbean Airlines via Cheddi Jagan International (GEO) Caribbean Airlines and American Airlines are the main links into Cheddi Jagan…
    • Top Regional Airline Trans Guyana Airways flying from Eugene F. Correia International (Ogle) Trans Guyana Airways flies from Eugene F. Correia International Airport (Ogle) to…
    • VAT 14% 14% standard rate. Exports, GPL electricity and GWI water are zero-rated.
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options 7-Day Adventist canteen near the high school or Ital food stalls in the market Pumpkin and aubergine curries are part of the usual smaller-town menu, served with roti or…
    • Wine Bars None; high-end spirits available at the regional supermarkets not set
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers No dedicated studios; sessions often held at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground not set

    full-depth rewrite from the 2022 census, Digicel, E-Networks, GBTI, Lake Mainstay, Lima Regional Hospital, National Trust, FCDO, GRA/PwC, T&HD ferry fares and OSM. Updated City, Population, Internet Speed, Currency & Banking, Tap Water, Power, SIM Card, Banking for Expats, Accommodation, Cashless Friendly, Short Term Rentals, Best Taxi/Ride App, Best Beach Nearby, Top Regional Airline, Top International Airline, Highway Access, Main Train/Transit Hub, Public Transport Passes, Regional Travel, Best Hospital, Best Local Dish to Try, Vegan/Vegetarian Options, Affordable Shopping Spots, Bar/Nightlife Area, Local Brewery, Street Food Stalls, Popular International Cuisine, Must-See Landmarks, Museums & Art Venues, Historical Sites, Religious Sites, Annual Events, Cultural Districts, Local Markets, Music Scene, Historic Buildings, Local Heritage, Nearby Nature Escapes, National Parks Nearby, Cycling/Walking Paths, Scenic Viewpoints, Birdwatching Locations, Parcel Delivery Service, Table Tennis Spots, Language Classes, all six purchase-price factors, Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT, Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules, Property Tax, Property Transaction Tax, Best Area to Stay for Tourists, Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads, Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads. Cleared Budget Accommodation, Best Coworking Space, Best Cafe for Work, Networking Events, Social Events for Expats, Bike/Scooter Rental, Yoga & Wellness Centers, Gyms & Fitness Centers, Laundry Services, Best Food Delivery App, Best Dessert Spots, E-commerce/Online Store, Grocery Delivery, Wine Bars, Street Art, Cooking Classes, Art Galleries, Theater Venues, Libraries & Study Spots, Community Centers, Gaming Lounges, Casino & Gaming Halls, Tech Repair Services, Bonfire-Friendly Spots (statistics.caricom.org, digicelgroup.com, op.gov.gy, lakemainstayonline.com)

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