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Wolga Destination Guide
Discover Wolga in Guyana
Wolga in the region of Cuyuni-Mazaruni is a town located in Guyana - some 39 mi or ( 63 km ) South-West of Georgetown , the country's capital .
Local time in Wolga is now 09:39 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guyana " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: The Clip, Saxakalli, Saint Edwards Mission, Mabaruma, and Lower Kamaria. When in this area, you might want to check out The Clip . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Wolga ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Guyana - Berbice River/Jungle Trip (Canje Pheasant)
In this first video taken in a trip through the jungle you will be able to see close images with Guyana National Bird. We were in a paddling boat. ..
Gold Search - Bartica,Purini,mazaruni trip (Pt.2)
A trip in the rain forest in search for raw gold and diamond. ..
GUYANA: Georgetown to Bartica
Traveling in Guyana: Road views from Georgetown towards East Bank Demerara, over the Demerara Harbor Bridge and then West Bank towards Essequibo River and Parika stelling. Speed boat to Bartica, and v ..
Bauxite ship in Linden
My cousin Jewel is on the left, and Trudy is on the right. Trudy works for a health center in Linden to provide counseling, HIV/AIDS education, STI testing and various other services to youth in Linde ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mazaruni River
The Mazaruni River is a tributary of the Essequibo River in northern Guyana. Its source is in the remote western forests of the Pakaraima Mountains and its confluence with the Cuyuni River is near Bartica. As it descends from the Guiana Highlands the river runs south-east, past Issano, then northward to Bartica. The river is a source of alluvial gold.
Located at 6.42 -58.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Bartica
Bartica, Essequibo, is a town on the left bank of the Essequibo River in Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region 7), at the confluence of the Cuyuni and Mazaruni Rivers with the Essequibo River in Venezuela. Considered the "Gateway to the Interior", the town has a population of about 15,000 and is the launching point for people who work in the bush, mining gold and diamonds.
Located at 6.40 -58.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Bartica massacre
The Bartica Massacre refers to the murder of twelve residents of Bartica, Essequibo, Guyana, murdered by the criminal gang led by Rondell "Fineman" Rawlins. Rawlins and many of the other suspected gang members were later killed by Guyanese security forces. This massacre was part of a series of murders that appeared to have begun with the Mash Day Prison break.
Located at 6.40 -58.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Cuyuni River
The Cuyuni River is a South American river and a tributary of the Essequibo River. It rises in the Guiana Highlands of Venezuela where it descends northward to El Dorado, and turns eastward to meander through the tropical rain forests of Guayana Esequiba. It finally turns southeastward, flowing to its confluence with the Mazaruni River. The Cuyuni River marks the limit of the disputed territory of Guayana Esequiba for approximately 100 km .
Located at 6.38 -58.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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