A small village called 58 Miles, consisting of approximately 160 residents, is one of the relaxing points for those travelling along the Lethem trail.
It is located on the Mabura road, Upper Demerara River, Region Ten, and has been in existence for more than 20 years. A trip made possible by Digicel, Guyana Times Sunday Magazine was able to speak with villager Ruth Rajmangal, who said her father, Mr Williams, was the one who cleared and cultivated the area, making it into what is known today as 58 Miles.
The families living in the area are all related and work together to maintain the small village. In 58 Miles there is a primary school, a health centre, church, playground, a Guyoil gas station, and a restaurant operated by Ruth, her husband and four children. Lighting plants and generations are used for electricity.
Your next stop coming from or going to Lethem would definitely be 58 Miles; be sure to stop and check out the village pet monkey, and enjoy delicious meals such as pepper pot or labba curry at the Peter and Ruth Restaurant.
The village benab hosts villagers on quiet afternoons58 Miles Primary SchoolThe small church at 58 Miles villageThe village pet monkey hiding in the tree
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