Dinosaurs are gone, but you can still uncover many of the world’s remaining giants in South America’s biodiverse wonderland of Guyana.
Still, more than 75% covered in virgin rainforest, the small South American nation of Guyana is a goldmine of biodiversity, and within the mysterious interior of this largely untouched land, a trove of record-breakers can be found. From ferocious predators to thunderous waterfalls, the “land of many waters” (as “Guyana” means in an indigenous Amerindian language) is home to a host of literal giants waiting to be discovered. Guyana is the only South American country using English as the official language, and it’s only as far away as the Caribbean (in fact, it technically is a Caribbean nation), so grab your passport and head to this unspoiled wonderland of wildlife in search of these gasp-worthy giants.