Taushida is a small Amerindian village in the South Pakaraimas region of Guyana. A close-knit community of about 290 persons from the Macushi tribe, whose main activities are farming and fishing, it’s a scenic area with beautiful landscape and rich biodiversity. (Photos by Rupununi Learners Inc.)
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Adel’s Rainforest Resort is located on 60 acres of fertile land in the North-West section of Guyana. It is about 15 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Akawini Creek of the Pomeroon River, in the heart of Amerindian lands. The Akawini region is primarily raw, pristine jungle. Only two per cent is cultivated land. This paradise is abundant with exotic wildlife, rich fishing and a variety of tropical flowering plants, vines and fruit trees. The landscape ranges for miles; transforming from lush rainforest to open savannah…
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It was also noted in a 1909 report, mentioned by Roopnarine, (2009) that the savings accumulated by the ex-indentured workers returning to India were also gained from other occupations like shop-keeping, money-lending, cow-keeping, and cane-farming. In the “British Guiana: Report of the Immigration Agent General for the Year 1906-7” there are records of savings taken back from British Guiana to India in 1907 by individuals such as Kaino Singh, a ‘shovel man’ at Enmore Estate who returned to India with $220; a female weeder called Pargasia from Plantation Ruimveldt who…
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Guyana has an elaborate system of rivers and creeks that have their sources in the great mountain ranges to the south and west; they flow northerly and easterly, reaching the Atlantic Ocean after meandering through virgin forests. Many of the rivers border with neighbouring Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname. Four major rivers crossing the Guyana coastal plain are the Essequibo, the Demerara, the Berbice, and the Corentyne. The Essequibo is the largest river in Guyana. It rises in the Kamoa Mountains on the Brazilian border and flows north for more than…
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The overland trek to Kaieteur Falls is a rough and rugged one, but it offers the excitement of adventure and camping in the forest, and rewards with amazing views of Kaieteur gorge. The expedition involves trekking through the jungle, swimming across creeks and walking across jungle bridges before the final arduous climbing of the ‘Oh My God’ mountain, named for its steep slopes. At the conclusion of the trek, expect to be well rewarded with views of the Kaieteur Falls seen by only a handful of intrepid visitors, as well…
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Sloth Island is one of the few islands on the Essequibo River that was reportedly given a name by the British colonial authorities. With an area of 155 acres, it is believed that the island owes its name to the large population and variety of sloths that were found and can still be seen on the island. This pristine forest-covered island sits a mere five minutes from Bartica on the Essequibo River: between Bartica and the east bank of the Essequibo River. The island and river surroundings teem with a…
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By Venessa Deosaran Kwakwani is home to more than four thousand people, and sits on the Berbice River, one of the three rivers that cross Region Ten, and can be accessed both by road and water. Once boasting national champions and a flourishing community, residents of the area are focused on reclaiming Kwakwani’s former glory. Transportation in and out of Kwakwani is by road through Linden. Whenever the roads are in reasonable condition due to fair weather, it would take a maximum of two and a half hours by minibus…
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Located on 17 acres of rich forest off the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, Pandama Retreat is not so much about getting away from it all as it is about getting in touch with yourself. It’s a time to strengthen the self and replenish your personal power. The retreat is about silence and stillness. If you haven’t found the time to pull yourself away from work, family or friends for a while, then it is time to take a closer look at Pandama Retreat. The retreat depends more on the quality of your…
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Charity, Pomeroon River, is said to have existed about 3000 years ago. It has a population of 5000 and exhibits a well laid out housing scheme which is ever developing. This small township is the main intransit point leading to Region One, Venezuela and Trinidad and holds a rich cultural heritage. Charity has all the basic amenities inclusive of banking and customs facility as well as road and river transport system. It is an exciting hub for tourists. Originally, Charity was occupied by the Dutch settlers in 1640. In the…
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Four hundred kilometres upstream on the Corentyne River is the pristine, picturesque and beautifully bubbling rapids, Wonotobo Falls. The waterfall borders Guyana and Suriname, in an area inhabited by Trio Amerindians (native to Suriname). This remarkable region consists of many big waterfalls such as the Blue Crane Falls, Hollander Falls, Frenchmen Falls and the 3 km-long Wonotobo Falls. Wildlife such as deer, pingo and pakira (wild boar) can be found in the area. Many fish species such as the anyumara, red tail catfish and peacock bass can also be spotted.…
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