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Paramakatoi

Place in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana

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Overview

Paramakatoi (sometimes spelled Paramakotoi) is a town in Potaro-siparuni in the Guyanese Highlands. This is an extremely remote area. Calling it a place to "get away" would be a great understatement — it is more like stepping back in time and witnessing subsistence living. Internet is reportedly available as of 2017. There are no restaurants and many people living here will have never seen an automobile. Walking is the main form of transportation, and residents think nothing of walking for two days through the rain forest to make it to a neighbouring location. People are friendly and everyone is expected to be greeted with a "good day, sir/miss".

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Getting there

The only practical way to get to Paramakatoi is to fly with Trans Guyana Airways. They leave from the Ogle (small city airport) in Georgetown. There are a few flights a week but the schedule varies according to the need.

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Getting around

Walk, walk, walk. There are a couple of ATV's in the town, and they can be rented with a driver for short trips.

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Get inThe only practical way to get to Paramakatoi is to fly with Trans Guyana Airways. They leave from the Ogle (small city airport) in Georgetown. There are a few flights a week but the schedule varies according to the need.

Get aroundWalk, walk, walk. There are a couple of ATV's in the town, and they can be rented with a driver for short trips.

SeeThe surrounding rainforest is truly beautiful and unspoiled. Many buildings in town are built using traditional techniques of bark, mud and thatch construction.

DoWalk on trails to some of the surrounding waterfalls. The local residents will be delighted to escort you for a few dollars.

BuyThere are numerous shops which sell the basic necessities and even cheap Brazilian beer.

EatPepper pot is a traditional meat dish, and cassava bread is a staple. Chicken and eggs can be purchased at anytime of the year but other fresh items will depend entirely on what is in season.

DrinkWater is gotten from a spring or collected as rain water. This should be boiled before drinking. Bottled water is not readily available, so it would be wise to arrive with as much as possible.

SleepThere is a guest house that has four bedrooms. It is impossible to contact the manager prior to arriving, but space is usually available. There is also a small bible college that may have space.

ConnectFor $15 (US) you can get wifi at Sherry Balkaran's store.

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