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New Amsterdam is best connected to Georgetown and other hubs via road. This requires crossing the Berbice River which requires the use of the Berbice River Bridge or a river taxi. Ferries are also a great way to hop on over to Suriname and villages along the coast or the river.
Air
The closest airport to New Amsterdam in Berbice is in Georgetown - Cheddi Jagan International Airport which connects the country to the rest of the world, and the Eugene F. Correia International Airport (formerly known as Ogle) which facilitates travel to Barbados, Suriname and other domestic locations such as Lethem. There are smaller airstrips located throughout the region, however you need special permission from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority to charter a flight.
Road
Taxis are mainly used to traverse to and around the town of New Amsterdam. Walking is also an easy option. If you’re looking to go further afield, there are fleets of mini-buses and taxis available, which connect major attractions and towns to New Amsterdam. The coastal drive heading towards Georgetown is a main providing beautiful countryside scenery.
River
The Berbice River Bridge and river taxis facilitate crossing the Berbice River to get to the West Coast and Georgetown. You can view their daily retraction schedule here. From the bridge, you turn right at the junction and journey 20 minutes to the town of New Amsterdam. If you use a river taxi, it will take you directly into town.
Top Restaurants And Bars
Shopping and Nightlife
Nightlife Spots
The nightlife scene of New Amsterdam consists of a few local bars with a fusion of music, banter and locals working on the next round. So why not check out Club Eclipse or Zero Gravity Sports Bar & Hookah Lounge? You will be in for an exciting night.
Pitt Street & Bristal Mall
For many years, Pitt Street has been a hot spot for shopping in New Amsterdam. You can find anything from fabric to shoes and even jewellery stores. Located at Main Street and Lad Lane, Bristol Mall is a bright spot that houses a few snackettes, and hang out spots. A pharmacy and DHL service can also be found here.
The Church View Gift & Flower Shop
Looking for authentic Guyanese craft? The Church View Gift & Flower Shop is the go-to place for authentic local crafts and souvenirs from Guyana flag keychains to handcrafted leather sandals and bags.
The New Amsterdam Market
Located just below the Town Hall Building, the New Amsterdam market is your one stop shop to find everything that you need. From fresh vegetables, fruits and meats to clothes, shoes and beauty supplies. There’s even a pharmacy and multiple tailors and seamstresses available to cater to all your needs.
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