Parika | |
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Coordinates: 6°51′32″N 58°25′31″W / 6.8588°N 58.4252°W | |
Country | Guyana |
Region | Essequibo Islands-West Demerara |
Population (2012)
[1] | |
• Total | 4,385 |
Parika is a port village located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. Its ferry service is operated by the Ministry of Transportation, to and from the Essequibo Islands and West Demerara area. It is a hub for land transport, since it is a route stop for local taxis commonly called "buses."
Parika is the end of the main road from Georgetown. [2] In 2020, work started to upgrade the road from Demerara Harbour Bridge to Parika to a 2x2 lane dual carriageway. [3]
Parika itself is a small town, however as a gateway to the western half of Guyana, it is always busy. It is best known for its market. [4] Over 700 merchants own a stall on the market. [5] Sunday is traditionally the busiest day of the week. [4] [5] Parika is home to a police station, post office, multiple hotels and a variety of restaurants. [5]
Ferry services are offered to Bartica, Leguan Island, Wakenaam and Supenaam. [6] The ferry to Bartica makes a stop at Fort Island. [7] Cars need to be booked at least two hours in advance, and are not guaranteed a spot. [8]
Parika | |
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Coordinates: 6°51′32″N 58°25′31″W / 6.8588°N 58.4252°W | |
Country | Guyana |
Region | Essequibo Islands-West Demerara |
Population (2012)
[1] | |
• Total | 4,385 |
Parika is a port village located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. Its ferry service is operated by the Ministry of Transportation, to and from the Essequibo Islands and West Demerara area. It is a hub for land transport, since it is a route stop for local taxis commonly called "buses."
Parika is the end of the main road from Georgetown. [2] In 2020, work started to upgrade the road from Demerara Harbour Bridge to Parika to a 2x2 lane dual carriageway. [3]
Parika itself is a small town, however as a gateway to the western half of Guyana, it is always busy. It is best known for its market. [4] Over 700 merchants own a stall on the market. [5] Sunday is traditionally the busiest day of the week. [4] [5] Parika is home to a police station, post office, multiple hotels and a variety of restaurants. [5]
Ferry services are offered to Bartica, Leguan Island, Wakenaam and Supenaam. [6] The ferry to Bartica makes a stop at Fort Island. [7] Cars need to be booked at least two hours in advance, and are not guaranteed a spot. [8]