Category: Travel & Tourism

  The Simoni and Buffalo Ponds are two extraordinary water sanctuaries in the Rupununi area, teeming with rich biodiversity. The Simoni Pond is a large fresh water oasis that flows to the Rupununi River via a smaller creek. Once the river winds down the forest-clad mountains, it slows down as it enters the vast savannah lands and opens up into five shallow river bays known as the Simoni Lakes. The best inland fishing in Guyana, including a favourite catch: peacock bass, is at Simoni Pond. There too, is a great…

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Crane Pond is located not far from Karanambu Ranch, Rupununi; its visual spectacle is equalled only by the diverse chatter of its various avian and aquatic inhabitants, making the area one of the impressive features of the Rupununi region. For birding enthusiasts, excellent bird watching is available at Crane Pond. Hundreds of boisterous ibis, anhinga, heron and egret birds can be seen roosting, which is a highlight on the trip to the pond. There is also the beautiful spread of Victoria Amazonica flowers on the water that increases the beauty…

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The Mazaruni River is a tributary of the Essequibo River in northern Guyana. Its source is in the remote western forests of the Pakaraima Mountains, and its confluence, with the Cuyuni River, is near Bartica. The Roraima plateau is also the source of the Mazaruni River. The Mazaruni River drops down from each Roraima plateau through three steep sided canyons with many picturesque falls and creeks.       It also flows over three distinct habitats: the flat tops of Roraima plateau, known as “tepuis”, the lower two plateaus and…

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The committee of the Moruca Expo 2013 is inviting tourists, locally and internationally, to join in celebrating the rich heritage of the indigenous people of the Moruca village. The festivities this year will commence on July 27 and will be filled with new games and entertainment. Many can also take the opportunity to visit the various communities in the area and surrounding villages, and soak in the colourful culture of the people.     Some features which will be highlights of the event are the upright bicycle race, road run…

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Guyana boasts an irresistible combination of fascinating and breathtaking natural beauty, pristine rainforests, immense waterfalls, and amazing wildlife, blended with a vibrant indigenous culture and diverse rich heritages. Matt Hallett, a graduate student of the Miami University’s Institute for the Environment and Sustainability (IES), considers himself very honoured to see this natural beauty on a daily basis. Matt is continuously researching and exploring Guyana’s biodiversity for many years. He is also an affiliate of the Rupununi Learners Inc. and has been volunteering his time and knowledge towards returning the favour…

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The Clarence Mountain Nature Trail in Aranaputa, Rupununi, is an ideal adventure trip, with breath-taking views and up-close experiences with Guyana’s rich biodiversity. The fairly steep trail climbs up the side of a mountain in the Pakaraima Mountain foothills, and is named after the man who first went there to farm. The well-maintained trail has a resting benab at the halfway point, with spectacular views. The cabin is set in cleared land where Clarence used to farm. Some of his fruits and vegetables still grow in the area. It is…

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Awarmie Mountain and Grass Pond, Rupununi, are two ideal locations teeming with rich biodiversity. Awarmie Mountain, a 40-minute boat ride from the Rewa Eco-lodge, is of much importance for locals as this is where they have their sustenance farms, and they also do much of their hunting and fishing in the area. According to “Guyana: The Bradt Travel Guide” by Kirk Smock, “there is a good path cut up to the top of the mountain but the climb can be steep in places and should be done by those confident…

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The village of Rewa offers an adventure of a lifetime in sports fishing. It lies at the confluence of the Rewa and Rupununi rivers which merge, flowing 100 miles downstream into the Essequibo. It is a remarkably remote and pristine corner of the eastern Amazon basin that has been explored by very few outsiders. Rewa anglers are subsistence fishermen that typically use hand lines or bow and arrows to catch their meals. That being said, they know exactly where the fish hold, and are experts at getting them to bite.…

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Bourda Market was originally built in 1880, and reconstructed in 1902 to accommodate a growing number of vendors and consumers of this ward of the city. Today, according to the National Trust, this market is the focal point for many commercial activities in the city. This ward of the city’s was derived from Joseph Bourda who purchased this area, which later became his estate. In 1876, this ward was reorganised by the Vlissingen Commissioners who were appointed by the government to analyze the claims made by many persons to be…

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Now here is a bountiful catch. According to the Orange News, British angler Steve Townson achieved his dream of catching a giant, wild arapaima fish in Guyana. The wild arapaima is the largest freshwater fish in the world, and Townson’s massive catch, plucked from the Essequibo River, weighed more than 250 lbs. Townson achieved his fishy feat by using a 2-lb piranha as bait. The angler has travelled the world, especially South America, hooking exotic and unusual fish for a living. He has even started a company to help others…

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