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Essequibo River, Potaro-Siparuni

4.7
#6 of 10 in Parks in Guyana
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Take a relaxing boat ride down Essequibo River to see an abundance of local wildlife, which includes fish and crocodiles in the water, and monkeys and birds in the jungle along the riverbanks. Guyana's longest river, this waterway pours out into the Atlantic Ocean. Take the ferry to Michelle's Island, where you can unwind and take advantage of a pristine beach. Plan my trip to Georgetown with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
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  • By gyanie
    My friend and I visited Guyana two weeks ago for the cricket matches. Since we had the Saturday free we decided to do the river tour. I contacted Jamal from Old Fort Tours a few days before and he...  more »
  • By yz1991
    cruised on the river in the morning. it was fairly good for birding. the river itself is pretty shallow in dry season  more »
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