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Canaima National Park

Canaima National Park is in the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela, in the southern Bolivar State. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

338km

5.5-62

Georgetown (Guyana)

capital city of Guyana

419km

6.8-58.1667
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Paramakatoi

place in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana

148km

4.7167-59.7

Orinduik Falls

149km

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Lethem

Guyana
Someday we will visit Lethem or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Lethem

Lethem is a border town of 3,000 in Guyana. It's right across the border from the Brazilian town of Bonfim.

Lethem lies on the Takutu River, which forms the border with Brazil, opposite the Brazilian town of Bonfim. Lethem is the capital of Region 9 and is a hub linking many of the surrounding villages to Georgetown. The Takutu River Bridge over the Takutu River was completed in 2009 It cost USD 5 million and was paid for by Brazil. and is the only road link between the two countries. The newly built bridge is expected to bring Brazilian goods to the Georgetown harbor which would be faster than shipping through Brazilian ports. The town is approximately 280 feet (85 m) above sea level.

Lethem is part of the Guyanese Rupununi savannah where there are many vaqueiros (as spoken in the Portuguese language), or cowboys, and ranches. Local flora/fauna includes various types of cashew trees, both the fruit and nut varieties; mango trees and Coconut trees are also common. There is a cashew processing plant in St. Ignatius, one of the communities that are a part Lethem. There is also Culvert City, and New Culvert City, and there are several retail establishments throughout the township of Lethem. The Guyanese Dollar and, the Brazilian Reals, and in some stores, even U.S. currency is now accepted by merchants.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

33°C23
Precipitation: 30 mm

Feb

33°C23
Precipitation: 36 mm

Mar

33°C23
Precipitation: 33 mm

Apr

33°C23
Precipitation: 140 mm

May

32°C23
Precipitation: 290 mm

Jun

31°C23
Precipitation: 300 mm

Jul

31°C23
Precipitation: 380 mm

Aug

31°C23
Precipitation: 240 mm

Sep

33°C24
Precipitation: 86 mm

Oct

33°C24
Precipitation: 58 mm

Nov

33°C24
Precipitation: 110 mm

Dec

33°C23
Precipitation: 33 mm
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