{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/guyana/bartica","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:21:13.121Z","place":{"city":"Bartica","country":"Guyana","countryCode":"GY","lat":6.40539,"lon":-58.62334},"safety":{"score":63,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":62,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":63,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While some older reports suggest Bartica is 'beautiful and safe,' a significant portion of the population (57.7%) reports feeling unsafe walking alone after dark, indicating a degree of public concern.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":57,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":58,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While official advisories recommend caution, the town's tourism sector is actively developing, suggesting efforts to improve visitor safety. Travelers should be aware of petty crime and potential risks associated with the gold trade.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Bartica is limited, Guyana's homicide rate is significantly higher than the global average, and crime is a concern."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowds in markets or during events like the Regatta could present opportunities for pickpocketing and bag-snatching."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Areas associated with gold mining operations: These areas may be linked to illicit activities and increased risk of crime and violence."],"scams":["Bribery during interactions with public officials may occur.","Be aware of potential scams related to the gold trade, given recent seizures."],"zones":[{"name":"Bartica Town Center","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk of petty crime; exercise vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Riverfront Areas","level":"caution","note":"Can be busy; be aware of surroundings and potential for pickpocketing."},{"name":"Outlying Residential Areas","level":"caution","note":"Crime rates may be higher; avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"Gold Mining Vicinity","level":"avoid","note":"Associated with illicit activities and potential for violence; avoid."},{"name":"Rural Surroundings","level":"caution","note":"Limited services and potential for crime; travel with caution and local knowledge."}]}}