The expanding town of Lethem lies on the Takutu River, which forms the border with Brazil, opposite the Brazilian town of Bonfim. It is the main commercial centre of the Rupununi in Region Nine. It is also the largest town and the administrative centre of the Rupununi region, and includes a hospital, a police station, an army camp, a telecommunications station, schools, guesthouses, restaurants and stores. The indigenous population comprises mainly Macushi and Wapishana tribes.
Taking a bus from Georgetown to Lethem can be rough but adventurous. Along the way you may be lucky to see a jaguar. It takes approximately fourteen to sixteen hours to arrive in Lethem via bus but it is definitely worth the travel. Stops along the way include Mabura Hill, the Kurupukari pontoon crossing, the Iwokrama Rainforest with its Canopy Walkway and Annai. At Lethem you can enjoy observing the skills of rounding up cattle by the vaqueros, or cowboys, on the ranches, hike or relax at the different welcoming accommodations available. (Guyana Times Sunday Magazine)
