Santa Mission

Kamaka, the giant silk-cotton tree at the top of the hill

Story and photos by Mariah Lall

and Arian Browne

 

Nestled on white, sandy hills and surrounded by contrasting flowing black water, the village of Santa Mission is the perfect example of how beautiful Guyana is.

The boat drive to the Mission along the narrow Kamuni Creek, a tributary of the Demerara River, is 45 minutes to an hour from Timehri, depending on the size of the boat and number of people travelling. And it provides travellers with the opportunity to be captivated by