Description
A small mining village in the middle of the
rainforest.
Things To Do
Visit Eclipse Falls and Jones Town - site of the
Jim Jones cult massacre. Walk in the rainforest.
Route
By Air:
Trans Guyana fly into Port Kaituma on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and
Saturday. Flights depart from Ogle airport at 7:45 am and take about 1
hour. Planes depart Port Kaituma on the same days at 9:50 am. Cost = GUY
$12,000 single and GUY $23,000 return.
By Land:
Alternatively, plan a long overland trip. Travel
to Moruca (see relevant section) and take
a boat from Moruca to Port Kaituma. You can also travel by boat from
Mabaruma. Cost unknown.
The journey would take around 2 days
overland from Georgetown.
Accommodation and Food
There is a guest house. Ask locally for information. Shops sell all the
basics.
Additional Information
Contact with Port Kaituma may be possible through radio contact with
Barama.
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Information supplied by Allie Denholm 21.05.97
Updated by Sandie Tanner 07.08.01
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