Getting To And Around
Bartica is best connected to Georgetown by a one-hour road trip to Parika followed by boat. Some choose to take 4X4 vehicles the entire route for an adventurous ride.
Road
A long route wending through Linden, Rockstone and Sharima Village is the lesser used, but more adventurous route to take. When taking this avenue, you will have to hop on a ferry to cross the Essequibo River for a small part of the journey.
Top Restaurants And Bars
Shopping and Nightlife

First Avenue
Roam First Avenue to see local stalls with fruits, vegetables, groceries, clothes, utensils and generally anything one might need. Since the town services the mining community, the street is always bustling with action as jeeps load up to head into the more remote communities and travellers pass through on their way to explore more of Guyana.

Nightlife
Unfussy bars with a laidback vibe fill up soon in the nights as locals and travellers come out for dinner and an evening Banks beer.

Regional Craft Shop
Locally crafted backpacks, straw hats, baskets, bows and arrows, and matapis (cassava extracting gadget) by the indigenous peoples pack the shelves of this shop.
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Things To Do & See

Port Area
The port area of Bartica is a feast for the senses and gives you a great glimpse into the life of a local. Action packed mornings of fishing boats, vehicles with dry goods and general activity slowly morphs into lazy afternoons when everyone takes pause to reboot for the evening port activities.
Timings: Dusk to dawn; Entry Fee: Free

Golden Beach & Other Sights
A yellow strip of sand meets the traveller first before hopping onto Bartica from the ferry point. This is the epicentre of all the action on the Bartica Regatta weekend. It’s also the perfect spot relax or cool down in the Essequibo for a swim.
Timings: Dusk to dawn; Entry Fee: Free
Apart from the Golden Beach, also explore Parrot Island and Marshall Falls in the region.
Parrot Island
Pick an evening visit for Parrot Island, to see thousands of parrots come to roost at night. The untouched forest of the small island on the Essequibo is a thriving rainforest with nothing much to disturb the birds. Plenty of fresh fruit and a thick canopy of ancient trees are hard for them to resist.
Marshall Falls
Only 1.5 hours boat ride from Bartica, the Marshall falls gurgle down the deep jungles, forming placid pools in between. They are formed with the fast flowing Mazaruni River. Experience a day of hike, wildlife and natural ‘back massage’ under the waterfall on a guided day trip.

Eddie Grant’s House
The famous musician’s fans never tire of gazing at his small island escape right in the middle of the Essequibo River on their way to Bartica. Grant’s holiday home has an atmospheric location, perhaps contributing to the inspiration for his songs.
Timings: Dusk to dawn; Entry Fee: No Entry

Mazaruni Prison
While wending down the Essequibo towards Bartica, one can spot the Mazaruni Prison in the distance. It is lies across from the Penal Settlement and Susan Island. Not quite the tourist sight as other spots on the river, but good for a quick glance as you’re passing through to hear about some of the local legends and lore.
Timings: Dusk to dawn; Entry Fee: No Entry
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Bartica Regatta

Bartica Regatta
What’s not to love about a Sunday that involves powerboat racing, a beauty pageant, and international musicians lighting up the stage? The Essequibo River along Bartica transforms from a serene sprawl of water to a highway with zipping boats, during the annual regatta. It’s not only the love for speedboats that brings people to the festival. The fun and excitement revolve around food, drinks, a kids’ fair and a Gospel Fest too.
The event started in 1947 when the captain of a yacht sailing in the Atlantic drifted to Bartica by chance. Finding the perfect patch to zip through the wide Essequibo, he regaled locals by racing the boat up and down the river. The thrilling show was too much to resist, so naturally, others joined in as well. Looking for a cultural vacation in Guyana? Don’t miss the great boating spectacle on the Easter Weekend in the riverside town of Bartica.

Bartica Safari
Every August, a contingent of 4×4 and motorcyclists venture to Bartica from Georgetown by road. The 3-day safari passes through the town providing participants with the opportunity to sample local fare, visit waterfalls and enjoy a stroll on the newly constructed boardwalk.
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