offers a wide range of experiences , still very few tourists venture there because many choose to stay closer to Lethem . The rich culture of the inhabitants is eclipsed only by their warm welcoming attitude to visitors to the South Rupununi . The adventures and magnificent vistas of the South Rupununi are rare jewels waiting to be
View of Kanuku Mountin heading South explored , experienced and shared with visitors – local and foreigners alike .
My family and friends are frequently charmed by the South Rupununi pictures I post on social media as an amateur photographer . A lot of times I get asked : “ Can you please take me with you the next time ?”
The South Rupununi Region is home to some of the most breath-taking landscapes that visitors will ever see . It leads the adventurous through several native villages , including the Wapishana village of Shea , where visitors are treated to an awesome view of the Shea Rock , which towers over the flat savannahs . Visitors can enjoy anamazing view of the iconic Bottle Mountain , Shiriri Mountain , and Kanuku Mountain ranges from Shea Village . Tourists can also visit and see the Petroglyphs ( Rock Art ) that are a part of Guyana ’ s ancient heritage at the indigenous village of Aishalton .
It is easy to appreciate the vast savannahs that extend around you as far as the eye can see , dotted by the occasional bush island and termite mounds . The cool clear black water creeks crisscrossing the landscape offer a temptation few travellers can resist . The mornings bring a calm stillness caressed by cool breezes scented with the rich spice of surrounding green forests .
Travellers coming from a busy lifestyle of a major city often relay the feeling of having a weight lifted from their being when experiencing the first glimpse
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