Category: Travel & Tourism

This week we transport you to Kopinang Village, which is located in the North Pakaraimas on both banks of the Kopinang River. The Village is described as one of the most beautiful villages in Guyana and is the home of the Patamona people. The land around Kopinang Village bears witness to a long-term interaction between people and their surroundings. There are rock paintings close by and a cave with two entrances into which, according to local stories, enemies (Akawaio and Arekuna) were lured and killed. The older residents explain that…

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Paruima is an Amerindian settlement with a population of about 800 persons and is located in the Upper Mazaruni District of Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). Paruima is said to be the only Arecuna speaking community in Guyana. The journey to get to this scenic village is a long one from Georgetown but worth every second of the ride there. If you are up for an adventure you can take the approximate 1 hour 15 minutes flight from Ogle to Kamarang as opposed to the direct flight to Paruima. If you opt…

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A lot of us must have heard about the village of Kwakwani but because of its remoteness and the hassle of getting there, we would have never visited. So come and let us explore Kwakwani together and discover all it has to offer. Kwakwani is home to more than 4000 people and located along the bank of the Berbice River. The main economic activities within the village are mining and logging, since it is one of the many gateways to the interior of Guyana. Kwakwani can be accessed by both…

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Last Sunday several media operatives were treated to the ultimate experience by the EPIC Savannah Drive team. The EPIC Savannah Drive, whose aim is to push the frontiers of local adventure tourism by providing an atmosphere where adventure meets adrenaline, returns today and last Sunday’s event was to display what is in store for the participants. Shane D’Andrade founded the event and according to him the drive will be passing through four communities this year, namely Yarrowkabra, Laluni, Swan and Pakuri ( St. Cuthbert’s Mission). This year marks the fifth…

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Santa Aratak is the only indigenous settlement in Region 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) and is located some 22 miles from the capital Georgetown. The community is the closest indigenous settlement to the capital city and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. With a population of approximately three thousand persons, the small village is located on the bank of the Camuni Creek with logging, farming and handicraft production being the main economic activities. This small, yet dynamic community covers approximately 84 square miles of forest in Region Three. Founded in 1858, this…

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Chenapou Village-an Amerindian settlement located some 29 miles up the Potaro River is accessible by an approximate three hours boat ride, well that depends on how fast your boat moves. The village is divided into four zones and is described as the best place to live or have an escape from the everyday hassles of city life. The name Chenapou is a Patamona word and when translated means Frog Pond and the village would have gotten its name from the variety of frogs that inhibits the pond. One of the…

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The crisp air of the Pakaraimas is just one of the major reasons for living in the picturesque village of Paramakatoi, which is located on the left bank of the Kawa River in the North Pakaraimas. The beautiful settlement is one of the largest and most developed of Amerindian communities in Region 8 and functions as a regional centre for the catchment area. Paramakatoi consists of the central Village and two satellite communities. A Toshao, two senior councillors and 19 other councillors administer Paramakatoi as a whole. The central Village…

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The beautiful and fragrant Victoria Amazonia is the world’s largest water lily at over 18 inches across. A majestic yet delicate blossom Victoria will slowly unfold her paper thing petals at dusk before your eyes. The intoxicating fragrance once released attracts golden scarab beetles to the lilies warm core. For the beetles, it is a good opportunity to find a mate and a good meal all in exchange for supporting pollination. “We weaved our way through the narrow tributaries, spotting black caiman along the way, until we arrived at Buffalo…

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– a peaceful and relaxing place away from the outside world “The Essequibo is a grand, beautifully moody river that transports the brown muddy waters from wide reaches of Guyana.” Bradt Guides From its humble source in the Acarai Mountains along Guyana’s southern border with Brazil, the Essequibo River flows north for more than 600 miles – winding, twisting and roaring through savannas and tropical forests along the way – until its mouth opens up some 20 miles (32km) in width and it spills into the Atlantic Ocean. During its…

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Guyana’s fresh waters are bursting with fishes. Often called the “Land of Many Waters” or the “Big River Country” Guyana’s rivers are still unspoilt as it awaits your first cast. Sport Fishing is a new area of tourism attraction in Guyana with many unchartered river terrains virgin to man. There are essentially two fresh water fishing seasons in the country; the first fishing season starts from mid February to late April, while the second season begins from late August till late November. During this time, the rains would have stopped…

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