The Guianas

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The Guianas are certainly not the countries with the most hyperboles in South America. And sadly, the hyperboles that these three little countries of Guyana, Suriname and the French Guiana can claim are not usually positive: They are the most dangerous, claim the highest AIDS/HIV rates, have the least developed tourism infrastructure and are probably the least visited three countries in South America. That said, there are a few hyperboles the Guianas possess that may just make you test the waters. The very fact that the Guianas are so undeveloped for the tourist masses can be an attractive aspect to many wanting to see nature in its virgin form. Guyana is home to the highest single-drop waterfall in the world, the Kaieteur Falls. And the very fact Guianas are so different from their South American neighbors can be appealing; the culture is rich and has strong roots to western African cultures.

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