Category: Travel & Tourism

Annai has developed a cultural tourism product that gives visitors an insight into the traditional lifestyle of the indigenous population, rather than offering only mountain hikes and nature-based tours to visitors. The central hilltop location of Annai is the perfect setting for the role it plays in the Rupununi region. The village is located just over a mile south of the main road. The thatched roof houses are mainly made of clay bricks and are built close together along the top of the hills. It is a direct contrast to…

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The rarely-travelled Kamarapa Creek in Region Nine is home to serene falls and rich biodiversity. Entering the creek from the Rupununi River is an adventure. Just beyond the creek entrance a thick mass of vegetation sprawls across the width of the creek, piling up more than 10 feet high. Navigating through the creek reveals thick bush and towering Mora trees.   There is also the Paima Falls where Kamarapa makes its last drop from the mountains and joins the continually meandering creek. At Kamarapa, explorers can enjoy refreshing baths in the…

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The Rupununi, one of the last great wilderness areas on the planet, is a biological treasure trove, with a level of species-richness on par with that of all of western Amazonia. Since the 17th century when Sir Walter Raleigh was convinced that the Rupununi was the location of the mythical El Dorado, this remarkable area has captured the imaginations of explorers and naturalists. And El Dorado lives on. Travelling from Yupukari, Rupununi – more than 45 minutes of expansive landscape – there lies, among the beauty of Guyana’s interior savannah,…

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At some 900 ft, the rarely-visited Jordan Falls is a spectacular sight to see. It is not a single- drop falls but cascades down a series of steep steps. Located some eight miles from the Maipaima Eco-Lodge in Nappi, the falls are not easily accessed. The arduous hike takes roughly five hours; goes up and down many hills, crosses slippery rocks and on many occasions leads through flowing waters. The return journey does not have to be made in one day since a satellite camp has been built at the…

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National Geographic Traveller magazine announced this month its annual ‘Best of the World’ list, featuring 20 destinations plus a bonus readers’ choice destination to visit in 2014. The list reflects what’s authentic, culturally rich, sustainable and superlative in the world of travel today. Guyana earns a coveted spot on this exclusive list for the very first time. National Geographic says that Guyana may be the “best-kept secret in South America, with most of the country still covered in wild forest.” Stunning natural wonders – stretching from newly restored mangroves near…

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Shulinab is an Amerindian community in South Central Rupununi, Region Nine. Also known as Macushi Village, Shulinab is located on the main South Savannah road about 35 miles south of Lethem and about 12 miles southeast of Parikwarinawa village. Shulinab has a population of approximately 500 people. It has several active organisations and serves as headquarters for the South Central People’s Development Association. The recent establishment of the Shulinab Industrial Arts Centre, financed by the New Zealand government, focuses on carpentry and joinery and enables community members to tap into…

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Prominent white sand greets you even before noticing the “Welcome to Waramuri” sign at the riverside entrance to the village. The village of Waramuri is located on the right bank of the Moruca River, about 10 miles from the mouth of the Moruca River, and about a 45 minutes motor boat ride from Charity. It can be accessed mainly by river, but the regional administration has upgraded the road from Santa Rosa to Waramuri, which now makes it accessible from Santa Rosa via road – just about a 20-minute quiet…

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The Rewa River emanates in southern Guyana and runs north through primary rainforest to meet the white waters of the Rupununi River. The river runs black, and the lower part of the river is wide with high, white sand beaches. About 60 miles upriver, the river changes and gets narrower with rocky bars interspersed with sandy beaches. Travel another 55 miles upriver and there is the picturesque Corona Falls. It is a truly majestic crown of water that falls about 20 feet into rocky pools and shiny black rocks with…

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You may know the jaguar as “turtle tiger”, “kaikusi”,” kaigouch”, “baudikoro” or “kinyaridi din” – the large spotted cat leaving hand-sized foot prints in the mud, or “coughing” in the dark of night. Seen by few, feared by many, the jaguar has inspired stories and legends since ancient times; a symbol of strength and beauty. These elusive beasts are the largest cat in the Americas. Weighing anywhere between 100-220 pounds, they stand over 2ft tall and measure about 5ft from nose to tail base. Jaguars are solitary, but you may…

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