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Michelle's Island

Guyana

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Overview

Michelle's Island is a privately owned island on the Essequibo River, close to Kurupukari village and Iwokrama River Lodge in Guyana. It can be a retreat to break your trans-Guyana trip and relax for a couple of days.

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Getting there

All the minibuses that ply the Linden-Lethem road stop here to cross the Essequibo River by ferry. Michelle's mobile is +592 6395716. Normally the driver of your minibus knows Michelle and can call her to meet you.

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Getting around

To get around you can either walk or hop on the minibus. Minibuses stop here to cross the river so you have a chance to negotiate the price.

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UnderstandMichelle Fredericks, the owner, runs a snackette (snack stall) on the Georgetown side of the river, from where it takes a minute to reach the island by small motorboat. Visitors are rare but this is going to change.

Get inAll the minibuses that ply the Linden-Lethem road stop here to cross the Essequibo River by ferry. Michelle's mobile is +592 6395716. Normally the driver of your minibus knows Michelle and can call her to meet you.

Get aroundTo get around you can either walk or hop on the minibus. Minibuses stop here to cross the river so you have a chance to negotiate the price.

SeeOn the island, there is a small sandy beach, some mango trees with fruits and even a small waterfall. Michelle is always ready to help with local advice.

DoBogna and Radek blog has more information about traveling in Rupununi on the cheap.

BuyTwo snackettes on the Georgetown side of the river offer simple snacks, fast food and drinks.

EatFor additional money, the owner will cook for you. The food is local and delicious. Plenty of mangoes can be found on the groundǃ

DrinkYou can't buy alcohol here, so come prepared.

SleepThe island has several cabañas equipped with beds and mosquito nets. Electricity is available in the evenings. Accommodation is very affordable by Guyanese standards.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Michelle's Island" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Pablo75rus, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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