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Historically a bauxite-mining town, Linden’s appeal to travellers lies in its vantage location. The town is split by the Demerara River, and is the gateway to the central rainforest region of the country. As the second largest town of Guyana, it houses several interesting museums and spots of heritage value. They throw the spotlight on the indigenous lifestyle and the bauxite history of the region. The traveller can also stroll through the town to gaze at the remnants of the colonial architecture. Usually off the well-worn tourist track, Linden is one of the best offbeat destinations of Guyana.

Things to Do & See

Located 102 kilometres south of Georgetown, Linden is best accessed by road.

Air

Like many towns in the hinterland of the country, Linden has an airport that is not regularly serviced but is only available via a chartered flight. The closest airports to Linden with regularly scheduled flights are Cheddi Jagan International Airport located in Timehri which serves most of the international flights coming in to Guyana and Eugene F. Correia International Airport (Ogle), which services international flights from Barbados and Suriname and all domestic flights within Guyana.

Road

Both north and south Linden can be accessed by the Soesdyke-Linden Highway and Linden-Lethem road, respectively. Use a 4X4 vehicle or mini buses or Amatur buses to get here. Many locals also hop into their family vehicle for quick weekend trips to enjoy the calm outside of the bustling city.

River

The Demerara River works as a great water highway for boats and offers a picturesque view throughout your journey.

Top Restaurants And Bars

Jac's Cosy Diner

Jac’s Cosy Diner INTERNATIONAL Cosy atmosphere and great selection of local snacks Kingdom Styles & Nedd’s Dollar Wings CREOLE AND CARIBBEAN Warm local foods and a great selection of wings Nu-Tec CREOLE AND CARIBBEAN Homely vibe and delicious local dishes

Tropical Reflections Restaurant and Bar CREOLE AND CARIBBEAN Local dishes served with a flarel Watooka Guesthouse Restaurant CREOLE AND CARIBBEAN Picturesque riverside location with a ‘free to use’ swimming pool

Shopping and Nightlife

Mackenzie & Wismar Markets

Local and imported home goods and local Guyanese jewellery is the biggest reason for bustling in this market. Do not be intimidated by the crowds. The friendly and busy atmosphere is the reason many visit. For more local flavour, visit the Wismar Market where the regular daily interactions of vendor and shopper are fun to take in. Apart from these markets, you can also visit Irene’s Creative Handicraft Workshop. This is the ideal spot to pick local souvenirs to take back home and remember your travels. Irene’s workshop is the go-to location for exquisite wooden bowls, vases and other rare and unique objects.

Nightlife

After Georgetown, Linden is the best place to let your hair down and experience the nightlife. Barrow’s Restaurant & Lounge, Crimson Bat Discotheque and the Ice Rock offer a pick from easy, laidback evenings clubbing until the wee hours of the morning.

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Things To Do & See

Blue Lakes

The beguiling beauty of the Blue Lakes of Linden is not a secret to those who love nature’s drama. The region is dotted with several emerald water-bodies, thanks to the mineral rich composition of the terrain. Of these, the Wisroc Blue Lake is the closest to Linden and with its pure white sands lining the banks, is popular with the locals. Many from Georgetown and the other towns love to spend a weekend cooling off by the lake..
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

Explore More in Linden

Explore other heritage areas and museums in the city.

Heritage Trail
Time travel back to mid 19^th century on the west bank of the Demerara River, the best place to see colonial footprints in the city. The heritage trail carries you through Mackenzie, Wismar and Christianburg and ends at the blue lakes and white sands in Wisroc.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Please ask your tour operator for more information.
Linden Museum of Socio-Cultural Heritage
One of the best museums in the entire country, the Linden Museum of Socio-Cultural Heritage has an extensive collection of objects that trace the indigenous history, bauxite movement and logging and mining industry. It’s a quick snapshot of the past, which will help you understand the country better.
Timings: 9.00h-5.00h (Mon-Fri), Sat-Sun by special request; Entry Fee: US$ 0.50 (adults) US$ 0.30 (children)
Christiansburg Waterwheel
Linden’s industrial heritage comes alive in the bright red Christianburg Waterwheel, established in 1855. This was part of a hydro-powered sawmill to increase logging efficiency, using water from Katabulli Creek. Much of the processed wood used to make its way to Georgetown for constructing buildings. Chances are that a church and other heritage sites that you might have visited, would have been built from Linden wood.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

BOSAI Minerals Group

It seems unusual to reserve time for a bauxite plant during a vacation, but if you really want to get under the skin of Linden this is a must do on your travel list. A tour can be organised with some advanced notice to see massive machinery and the inner-workings of the factory from close quarters.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Please ask your tour operator for more information.

St. Matthew’s Church & St. Aidan’s Anglican Church

Located on Burnham Drive, Christianburg, the St. Matthew’s Church, which was established in 1898, has striking features like high-pitched roofs, a bell tower and pointed arched windows with tracery. St. Aidan’s Anglican Church was built only a year before in 1897, and was first a dance hall. It was dismantled and rebuilt twice thereafter.
Timing: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Please ask your tour operator for more information.