Kwakwani

GuyanaGY

Village in Upper Demerara-Berbice, Guyana

Kwakwani is a mining and logging village on the Berbice River in the Upper Demerara-Berbice region of Guyana. Its altitude is 44 metres (147 feet). Kwakwani is approximately 100 km south of Linden. In 1942, the Berbice Bauxite Company opened a bauxite mine in the area which is the main industry of the village. The population as of 2012 is about 2,504 people.

Read more on Wikipedia →
Coordinates
5.283, -58.050
Timezone
America/Paramaribo
Elevation
0 m

Overview of Kwakwani

Set in Guyana, Kwakwani is a place. The local offer centres on culture and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.

Things to do in Kwakwani

🏛️

Culture in Kwakwani

(2)

Culture in Kwakwani covers Docks and Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kwakwani's own activity tags.

DocksMines
🌿

Nature in Kwakwani

(2)

The nature shortlist for Kwakwani: Desert and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Kwakwani is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

DesertIslands

Best time to visit Kwakwani

June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.

Getting there & around

Small places like Kwakwani are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Guyana. Time zone: America/Paramaribo.

Similar destinations

Places near Kwakwani that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kwakwani known for?
Kwakwani, in Guyana, is best known for culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
What can you do in Kwakwani?
Recorded activities in Kwakwani include Docks, Mines, Desert and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Kwakwani?
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Where is Kwakwani located?
Kwakwani is located in Guyana. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

Personal notes

Loading…