Description
Located on the Essequibo coast near Suddie, Hot
and Cold Lake has good swimming in black water with very peaceful surroundings.
The lake is very quiet during the week; a little busier at weekends.
Things To Do
Swim in the lake.
You can sling a hammock in one of the benabs and can stay overnight
if you wish - although the benabs are old and may leak in the rain.
There is a snackette which has variable opening times and may not
be available on Sundays.
There are some swings.
Route
Georgetown to Parika by # 32 minibus from
Stabroek Market = GUY $160
Parika to Supenaam by speed boat from the stelling =
GUY $400
Supenaam to the lake by taxi = GUY $2,000 for the
car. Arrange for the taxi to collect you later / the next day as the lake
is not serviced by regular mini-bus or taxi.
*Taxi drivers at Supenaam usually assume you want
to go to Lake Mainstay - so be careful, especially if the price quoted is
more than GUY $2,000*
Allow three hours for the journey. The visit could be
done as a day-trip from Georgetown if you leave early in the morning.
Accommodation and Food
There are benabs where you can sling hammocks -
but be warned....they are rickety and leak in the rain!!
There is a snackette which sells a few items, but it is
not open all the time.
Additional Information
You are supposed to pay an entrance fee of about GUY $100 each - if you
can find anyone to collect it! In the evening we had the place to
ourselves, and a fantastic sunset!
Information supplied by
Ruth Hawksley, October 2000
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