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Paramakatoi
Visit Paramakatoi only for a remote village experience: fly in, stay 1–2 days, walk to waterfalls and nearby Kato.
Paramakatoi is an isolated highland village in Potaro‑Siparuni, reachable only by small‑plane from Georgetown or a rough two‑day trail from Lethem. With no restaurants and limited services, plan a short stay (1–2 nights) to walk nearby trails, see traditional bark‑mud‑thatched houses and hire local guides for waterfalls.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GYD
- Best months
- Sep–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Aug (heavy rains, trail often impassable)
- Airport
- OGL
- Nights
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- Guyana ↗Interior flights use small aircraft with tight baggage weight limits that include hand luggage: pack light and confirm with the operator.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Paramakatoi911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paramakatoi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the Guyanese dollar (GYD, $), steady at about GYD 208–210 per US dollar (check).Guyana-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckDigicel and ONE Communications (formerly GTT) sell SIMs at the airport and in Georgetown with passport; data is cheap (check eSIM support).Guyana-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; bottled water is sold everywhere.Guyana-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Guyana-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Guyana-wide
- SafetyParamakatoi is safe from crime but remote; health risks from water and limited medical help – bring supplies and inform someone of your itinerary.
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- RestroomsIn hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue.Guyana-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 912 fire · 913 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close Sundays; government offices close early on Fridays.Guyana-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckOGL Ogle Airport (Georgetown) (Trans Guyana Airways flies to Paramakatoi a few times weekly; schedule varies (check).).
- Getting aroundWalk is primary mode; a few ATVs can be hired with driver for short trips (e.g., to Kato).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OGL Ogle Airport (Georgetown) (Trans Guyana Airways flies to Paramakatoi a few times weekly; schedule varies (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Sep–Apr. Avoid: May–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Apr (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paramakatoi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk is primary mode; a few ATVs can be hired with driver for short trips (e.g., to Kato).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kato village
goDoor to door: 4 h walk / 1 h by ATV
Walk about 4 h or hire ATV (≈1 h)
Savannah contrast; remote like Paramakatoi.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Paramakatoi Guest House
Four‑bedroom guest house; usually has space, contact on arrival.
Bible College dormitory
May have spare beds; ask locally.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- GYD 5,000–8,000 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- GYD 8,000–12,000 excl. bed (check)
- High
- GYD 12,000+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Guest house room1 × 1 night × GYD 3,500 | GYD 3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GYD 8,000 | GYD 8,000 |
| Flight Georgetown → Paramakatoi (round‑trip)1 × GYD 35,000 · Schedule varies; confirm price. | GYD 35,000 |
| ATV hire with driver (half‑day)1 × GYD 1,500 · Check availability. | GYD 1,500 |
| Bottled water (5 L)1 × GYD 500 · Bring extra; not sold locally. | GYD 500 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GYD 7,280 |
| Trip total≈ GYD 55,780 per person per day, bed included | GYD 55,780 |
Check exact rate on arrival.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bottled water (500 ml)Rarely available. | GYD 500–800 |
| Local beer (cassiri)Buy at shops. | GYD 300–500 |
| Guide fee for waterfall walkNegotiable. | GYD 2,000–4,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No restaurants; bring food or hire a cook.
- Bottled water scarce – bring enough and boil spring water.
- Flight schedule is irregular; confirm dates before travel.
- Internet only at a single shop (US$15 for Wi‑Fi).
- Medical facilities absent – carry basic first aid.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire
- 912
- Ambulance
- 913
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire912
- Ambulance913
Embassy
US consulate in Georgetown; contact before travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Georgetown → Paramakatoi (Trans Guyana Airways): about GYD 25,000–45,000 round‑trip (check schedule).
- ATV hire (hour): about GYD 1,500 per hour.
Say or show
- Good day, sir/miss — Good day (Good day)
- How much? — How much? (How much?)
- I need water — I need water (I need water)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paramakatoi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Aug (heavy rains, trail often impassable) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Fly Georgetown → Paramakatoi (Trans Guyana Airways).
- Walk or ATV hire to nearby waterfalls and Kato.
- Arrange accommodation on arrival; no pre‑booking.
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