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The Corriverton (Berbice) region occupies the northeast part of Guyana bordering Suriname, with a namesake river that flows through it before it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to three towns – New Amsterdam, Rose Hall and Corriverton and a cluster of villages including Port Mourant, Limlair and Skeldon. Travellers who visit Corriverton can see remnants of the Dutch heritage in beautiful colonial architecture and historic sites. The region is also home to once thriving sugar plantations, namely the Albion-Rose Hall Estate and the Blairmont Estate, that can still be visited. Corriverton is one of the top places to see in Guyana. So make it a point to explore villages, patches of forest and a cache of colonial architecture in this beautiful ancient county. Corriverton is also the closest base to travel to Suriname, if you are looking to cover the 3 Guianas. Find itineraries for Corriverton here.

Getting To And Around

Corriverton has ample connectivity with Georgetown via different modes of transportation that are easy to book. This is also the closest base to get into Suriname.

Air

The closest airport to Berbice is in Georgetown - Cheddi Jagan International Airport which connects the country to the rest of the world, and the Eugene F. Correia International Airport (formerly known as Ogle) which facilitates travel to Barbados, Suriname and other domestic locations such as Lethem. There are smaller airstrips located throughout the region, however you need special permission from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority to charter a flight to these locations.

Road

This is the most popular mode for visiting Corriverton. Plenty of mini buses and taxis connect Georgetown to major towns within Berbice. Many travellers opt to rent a vehicle to explore the landscape at their own leisurely pace. You get a chance to wend along the coastal road and stop at bustling village squares on the way. Keep in mind that you have to cross over the Berbice Bridge. You can view their daily retraction schedule here.

River

A few ferries ply between other coastal and riverside destinations and Berbice. New Amsterdam and Suriname are the major points of connections. Regular ferries run between Suriname and Corentyne, but are weather dependent.

Top Restaurants And Bars

Kwang Zhou Restaurant

Faheeda’s Halal Restaurant CREOLE & CARIBBEAN Homely atmosphere with specialty halaal Guyanese dishes Kwang Zhou Restaurant CHINESE Friendly ambience and excellent Chinese staples Spreadys Snackette CREOLE & CARIBBEAN Riverfront eatery

Shopping and Nightlife

Nightlife

A number of simple local bars in the town make for some good nightlife. The high energy locals who love to celebrate the end of the day with a good Banks Beer or El Dorado Rum will make the perfect companions for a night out. Fiesta Night Club in Rose Hall, and Club Reno and Club Mahogany in Corriverton are all spots worth visiting.For those who like a quieter evening, the Classic International Hotel and Suites has an in-house movie theatre with the latest movies.

Shopping

Weekly markets come alive in the slim streets of Corriverton. On a normal day, roadside stalls selling everyday things are fun to visit and watch the daily commerce. The Port Mourant Market on Saturdays is a weekly treat. You will be captivated by buyers and sellers alike. Fresh fruits, vegetables, clothing and household items can all be purchased here.

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Things To Do & See

Cricket Legends of Berbice

Guyana has historically contributed several top-class cricket players to the international cricket scene. To date, the nation has produced some of the best cricketers to have played for the West Indies, and many of them are counted as the greatest legends that have ever played the game. Roy Fredericks, Rohan Kanhai, Alvin Kallicharan, John Trim, Brandon Bess, Clayton Lambert, Leonard Baichan, Joe Solomon, Basil Butcher and Mahendra Nagamootoo are names that will get any true cricket fan excited. And they are all Berbicians! A visit to any of the cricket grounds around the area will surely get you in the spirit of the game.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free (some operators may put on a fee to conduct the tour)

#63 Beach & Skeldon Sugar Estate

A seemingly infinite stretch of sand, bordered by the vast Atlantic Ocean on one side and coconut trees on the other, #63 Beach lies north of Corriverton. It is the perfect lure for an offbeat traveller who just wants to unwind.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

The 19th century Skeldon Sugar Estate has the status of a national relic in this part of the country. Tours and lodging are offered. The long sugarcane history of the region comes alive as you explore the historic grounds, including the Great House, Monument of Two Sisters, and a sacred tomb.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Coming soon

Berbice River Bridge

This bridge stretches across the Berbice River connecting the western bank of Berbice in Region 5 with its eastern bank at Crab Island in Region 6. It has a length of 0.98 miles and was still considered the seventh longest floating bridge in the world as of 2016. This will be one of your highlights are you travel through the region.
Timings: view their daily retraction schedule here; Entry Fee: Find here.

Jagan’s Memorial Monument

Located in the Babu John Cemetery in Port Mourant, Corentyne, this memorial serves as the final resting place for both Dr. Jagan, widely regarded in Guyana as the “Father of the Nation” and his wife Mrs. Jagan, the first female President of Guyana. It was established for both Hindus and Muslims to have a facility available to them to bury or perform the last rites for their lost ones. It is named after one of its Muslim caretakers.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

Rose Hall Martyrs’ Memorial

This memorial is located in Canje, Berbice within the vicinity of the Rose Hall Sugar Estate. It was dedicated to the 15 indentured-servants who died during the 1913 indentured rebellion that occurred on the Rose Hall Estate.
Timings: Dawn to dusk; Entry Fee: Free

Detour

Detours

There are a number of places to detour from Corriverton.

Orealla
Corriverton is the gateway to Berbice’s pristine off-the beaten-path landscape and the laidback indigenous village of Orealla for a day or overnight visit. Taking a boat 80 kilometers up along the river is an ideal way of seeing life around the banks and get a flavour of local life in close proximity to flora and fauna. This is the perfect place to see humans and nature coexist with ease. Hiking trails keep you active if you want, otherwise slipping into holiday lethargy is a great option too.
Suriname
A 17th trading post for the Dutch, Suriname is not only adjacent in location to Guyana, but also shares the same vibe and colonial and sugarcane history, yet it is has its own distinctive culture. Travel rewards lie in colonial remnants in churches and chapels, and a shared natural landscape of tropical forests, flora and fauna. The country has a vibrant community of Indigenous People, and other ethnic, religious, and linguistic groups including the Maroons and Javanese.
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This circuit includes off-the-beaten-path travel destinations that are rarely visited by tourists. If that appeals to your adventurous side, then you can explore miles of protected lands dotted with sandbanks, waterfalls, lakes and beaches. Glide in the Corentyne waters to reach Cow Falls Resort for a complete ‘back-to-nature’ experience. Camping at Zambi Island, birdwatching, swimming in blackwater creeks, fishing for lukananis and exploring the forests around are highlights here.

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