Yupukari Village in Central Rupununi, Region 9 is one of the most beautiful, mythical, and mystical places on earth. Replete with placid lakes and watered by the Rupununi River, it is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Guyana’s national flower, the Victoria Regia, grows abundantly in the waterways of Yupukari Village. Giant anteaters are often seen gracing the scenic savannah landscape, and the black caiman rule the Rupununi River that runs through the village. Satellite villages include Fly Hill, Quatata, and Kaicumbay.
Two little girls show off a baby black caiman in Yupukari Village
In the year 2019, I made a trip to Yupukari Village. At that time, I was invited by one of the founders of the Caiman House Eco Lodge to teach a computer course. During my two week stay at the Caiman House Eco Lodge, I observed the culture of the people of Yupukari while exploring the beauty and wonders of this remote paradise.
Picking up a specimen of the Victoria Regia in the Rupununi River
How to Get to Yupukari Village
From Ogle, I took a Trans Guyana Airways plane to Lethem, Region 9. The flight took about one and a half hours. At the Lethem airport, I was picked up by a taxi driver who took me into Yupukari Village.
A peaceful and magnificent creek in Yupukari Village
The road to Yupukari Village is rough and challenging, especially in the rainy season. It took approximately four hours to reach the Caiman House Eco Lodge from Lethem…traveling over a distance of about 60 miles of unfriendly terrain. At present, poorly developed infrastructure and high cost of inland transportation make Yupukari Village a lightly frequented tourism destination.
Guyana’s national flower, the Victoria Regia, grows abundantly in Yupukari Village
While in Yupukari Village, I learned the story of the black Caiman, an endangered species which has been the subject of several scientific studies by American Universities.
A laterite road in Yupukari Village
The mythical city of Eldorado is believed to be close to Yupukari Village. During an afternoon outing, tour guide Howard Barnabas showed me the remnants of a British fort where the British and Portuguese were believed to have had a military standoff during the search for Eldorado city. Thankfully, the tensions resolved without escalation into war.
Beautiful monkeys in Yupukari village
The people of Yupukari Village are friendly and peaceful. Crime is almost nonexistent. The atmosphere is peaceful and free of noise and other pollution.
The Victoria Regia, Guyana’s National Flower grows abundantly in Yupukari Village
If you wish to visit Yupukari Village, contact the Caiman House Eco Lodge. The Caiman House Eco Lodge is a community run Eco Lodge which provides decent accommodation with all modern facilities in a nature themed setting. The Caiman House Eco Lodge serves healthy meals with natural fruit juices. They also offer guided tours to visitors.
Beautiful view of the Rupununi at Yupukari Village
Surrounded by beautiful mountains in the heart of the rainforest, Yupukari Village is a peaceful nature retreat chiseled between vast plains and the rolling hills of the Central Rupununi Savannahs.
The Yupukari Library, founded by Alice Layton, has been a great blessing to the children of the village.Beautiful view of the Rupununi from Kurupukari VillageFormer head of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Brian Mullis, poses with his family for a photo at the gate of the Caiman House Eco LodgeBeautiful view of the Rupununi Savannahs from Yupukari VillageA laterite road with beautiful view at Yupukari VillageThe playground at Yupukari VillageBeautiful Giant Anteater spotted at Yupukari VillageTree wit termite nest at Yupukari VillageNear to the caiman house and Yupukari Public LibraryCaiman House Eco Lodge is your number one option for accommodation at Yupukari VillageWhat is the name of this plant photographed at Yupukari Village?Wonderful kids playing with cat at Yupukari VillageWonderful kids playing with cat at Yupukari VillageWonderful kids playing with cat at Yupukari VillageA section of the caiman house Eco Lodge at Yupukari Village
