Postcards from the Caribbean’s most extraordinary places
Guyana’s unspoiled ecosystem produces large flora and fauna like its national flower, the Victoria amazonica, for instance. Native to South America’s freshwater lakes and the Amazon basin — including Guyana — this gorgeous lily pad grows up to 10ft wide and supports approximately 130lbs of weight. A sunset boat ride to ponds across Karanambu Ranch and Rewa’s Grass Ponds along the Rupununi River provides exceptional opportunities to witness the spectacular opening of the flowers. Hot tip: this experience has the potential to make a memorable date night …