Visit Cuyuni-Mazaruni
The Cuyuni-Mazaruni region of Guyana is home to some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in South America. Located in the northeast corner of the country, it includes vast forests, lowland savannas, rolling hills, and a wide range of wildlife. The region is rich with culture and history; indigenous communities continue to live on their ancestral land while tourists flock to the area for its amazing scenery.
A popular tourist spot in Cuyuni-Mazaruni is Kaieteur Falls. At 741 feet high, this four-tiered waterfall is one of the world's highest single-drop waterfalls and a sight to behold! Other attractions include Orinduik Falls and Iwokrama National Park; here visitors can go on hikes through lush rainforest trails or try their hand at sport fishing for Arapaima fish.
One interesting fact about Cuyuni-Mazaruni relates to its colonial past: during the early days of British colonisation, gold was discovered in Mazaruni-Cuyuni that helped fund many British governments over time. Today it remains an important source of gold mining in Guyana.
A popular tourist spot in Cuyuni-Mazaruni is Kaieteur Falls. At 741 feet high, this four-tiered waterfall is one of the world's highest single-drop waterfalls and a sight to behold! Other attractions include Orinduik Falls and Iwokrama National Park; here visitors can go on hikes through lush rainforest trails or try their hand at sport fishing for Arapaima fish.
One interesting fact about Cuyuni-Mazaruni relates to its colonial past: during the early days of British colonisation, gold was discovered in Mazaruni-Cuyuni that helped fund many British governments over time. Today it remains an important source of gold mining in Guyana.
