Overview
Paramakatoi is an extraordinarily remote town in Guyana's Potaro-siparuni region deep in the Guyanese Highlands. This is not a destination for casual tourists—it's for travelers seeking genuine isolation and a window into subsistence living virtually untouched by modern development.
Nature · Off The Trail · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
One guest house with four rooms and a bible college are the only options. Cannot be booked in advance.
Connectivity
WiFi available for $15 US at Sherry Balkaran's store. No mobile coverage. Expect to be disconnected during your stay.
Culture
Locals greet everyone with "good day, sir/miss". Respectful greetings expected. Traditional bark, mud, and thatch architecture throughout.
Food
No restaurants exist; hire a cook or rely on guest house arrangements. Cassava bread and pepper pot are local staples.
Money
Bring ample cash from Georgetown. No ATMs exist in this remote community; Guyana dollars accepted.
Safety
Community is extremely safe. Main risks are environmental—trail navigation and water quality. Medical evacuation extremely difficult.
Transport
Trans Guyana Airways flies from Ogle Airport in Georgetown a few times weekly; no other practical access. ATVs available for local rental.
Water
Spring or rainwater requires boiling before drinking. Carry as much bottled water as possible from Georgetown.