New Amsterdam is one of Guyana's largest towns on the eastern end of the Coastal Plain. It had a population of 17,329 in 2012.

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Lying along the Berbice River and close to the Surinamese border, New Amsterdam is the capital of the East Berbice-Corentyne region.

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The nearest passenger airport is Cheddit Jagan International Airport in Georgetown. New Amsterdam is a two-hour drive from Georgetown. The coastal drive which includes crossing the Berbice Bridge allows you to take in the beautiful countryside.

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Map of New Amsterdam (Guyana)

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• 6.25-57.5181 La Caribe Diner, Main St. Home-style Caribbean and Creole cuisine. (updated May 2021)
• Lim Kang Restaurant, 4 Main St, ☏ +592 333 2755. The local Cantonese Chinese restaurant. Fried rice is the most popular dish. (updated May 2021)

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• Eclipse Dance & Night Club, 10 Main & Church St, ☏ +592 333 5700. (updated May 2021)

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