Sea Wall, Guyana

The Sea Wall extends for 280 miles along Guyana's Atlantic coast, protecting settlements that lie below sea level at high tide.

Construction began in 1855 following severe flooding, with convict laborers using granite from Mazaruni Prison to complete the first section by 1860.

The Georgetown Seawall Bandstand, constructed in 1903 as a memorial to Queen Victoria, remains a central point for community gatherings.

The structure serves as a walking and cycling route, with multiple access points throughout Georgetown accessible by minibuses and taxis.

Local fishermen utilize the wall's elevation each morning to cast their nets into the Atlantic Ocean while birds gather in adjacent mangroves.

GPS coordinates: 6.82541,-58.15911

Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:31