Adventure, Guyana

Adventure is a village located in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana, claimed by Venezuela as part of Delta Amacuro state, which is located in the Guayana Esequiba, on the Atlantic coast, at sea level, 1 mile south of Onderneeming.

Adventure
Adventure
Location in Guyana
Coordinates: 7°05′N 58°25′W
Country Guyana Claimed by Venezuela[1]
RegionPomeroon-Supenaam
Population
 (2012)[2]
  Total1,334

It is a riverine settlement at the mouth of the Essequibo River, and is linked to Wakenaam and Parika by the terminal of ferry service.[3] It is connected by road to the West Coast of Demerara, and to the city of Georgetown via the Demerara Harbour Bridge. It has a night spot, bar and hotel for passengers.

The community is referenced in Gerald Durrell's book, Three Singles to Adventure.[4]

References

  1. "Official Announcements". Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  2. "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  3. "River transport". Stabroek News. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  4. "Three Singles to Adventure". Good Reads. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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