Category: Travel & Tourism

Bartica is said to have been developed from an Anglican missionary settlement established in 1842. The name ‘Bartica’ is believed to have come from an Amerindian word meaning ‘red earth’, abundant in the area. Called the “Gateway to the Interior”, the town of about 15,000 people is the launching point for people who work in the rainforests of Guyana, mining gold and diamonds. During the Easter weekend every year, Bartica hosts the Bartica Regatta, a growing variety of entertaining holiday activities, including water sports (featuring mostly speedboats), cricket, boxing, soccer,…

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The Linden Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Development (LCICD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, and the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-INVEST), has begun preparations for the second Annual Trade Fair and Exposition, which will attract thousands to the bauxite mining town. The much-anticipated Linden Expo 2011 was officially launched on March 30, and will be staged from April 29 to May 1, 2011 at the Egbert Benjamin Exhibition Centre as part of the Linden Town Week observance. This year’s theme is “Moving Ahead – Responding…

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Easter weekend in Rupununi sees the annual Rupununi Rodeo in vaquero country, as competition runs high among the various ranches of the region. Now a popular national event, the rodeo brings thousands by bus, SUVs, and even motorbikes thronging through the road corridor leading to Lethem, or by plane. From savannah country to jungle, the trip to the border community also promises to be a scenic treat. Easter weekend in Rupununi sees the annual Rupununi Rodeo in vaquero country, as competition runs high among the various ranches of the region.…

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Guyana has more than 1,600 km of navigable waters, and numerous other waterways, some of which are yet to be discovered or travelled. The major rivers are the well-known Demerara River, Berbice River, and Essequibo River that all flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The world-famous Kaieteur Falls is on the Potaro River, while another popular Falls, the Orinduik Falls lies on the Ireng River. Waterfalls and rapids sometimes limit transport and often make travel difficult, leaving some areas only accessible by plane. A boat ride along any of Guyana’s rivers…

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Intended for tourists to Guyana, the fourth edition of ‘Guyana Where…’ has been available in local distribution outlets for a few months now. The fourth edition has a number of additional features, such as the outline on the trail to Lethem, a map of Georgetown, resorts of the Linden Highway, and a special on the resort on the Corentyne River. It has retained its list and description of the recreational spots, places of interest for sightseeing; a topical review of the Low Carbon Development Strategy, Guyana’s counties and major towns,…

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Horse racing fanatics know the only place to be for exciting horse racing is at the Kennard Memorial Turf Club. Started in the early 1930s, apart from the Port Mourant Race Track, it is the oldest surviving race course in the country. In a recent interview, Justice Cecil Kennard, former Chancellor of the Judiciary, current Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority and Honorary Club President, stated that the Club was named after his late father. He remembered that in 1955 the entity was almost bankrupt, and that was when former…

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A view of Linden, the town of bauxite mining, is breath-taking. When on the hills, there is a beautiful and amazing panoramic view of the town, and on the opposite side, there is an expansive blue water lake. A trip made possible by telecommunications provider Digicel, a view of scenic Ituni, located on the Upper Demerara-Berbice River was also spectacular. A village that existed since the 1940s, according to residents, Ituni now has more than 1,000 residents, most of whom depend on logging to sustain them. The village has a…

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There is the saying, “Getting there is half the fun”. That rings true for an overland trip to Kaieteur Falls-Guyana’s most famous waterfall is yet still the most exclusive, as its unspoilt beauty remains the world’s biggest secret. While there are airplane flights to the falls, for the more adventurous the overland trek is the only way to go.

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The Pakaraima Mountain Safari is an annual event held under the auspices of the Tourism Ministry. This year will be the 9th Safari, scheduled from March 26 – April 2. The eight-day, more-than 600-mile trek in vehicle or motorcycle convoy involves navigating through Guyana’s rugged but beautiful rivers, creeks, mountains, valleys and savannahs while taking advantage of sightseeing attractions, including the Iwokrama Rainforest Canopy, the Amerindian villages of Annai and Surama; the Kurupukari cattle trail, the petroglyphs; the North Rupununi Savannahs, and the ultimate destination on the Ireng River Orinduik…

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Named after a nearby creek, Hurakabra River Resort is nestled on the west bank of the Essequibo River, Guyana’s largest river, a scenic, two-hour drive by road and boat from Georgetown. Built as a retirement home, the owners share their beautiful lodge, beach and natural surroundings with those who want a place to relax, away from the hectic pace of modern living, while still offering all contemporary conveniences; an unbeatable combination. Hurakabra offers something for everyone: bird watching, yachting, kayaking, and excursions, even star gazing…

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