Wauna

The alluring black water where many Wauna residents often take a bath. The creek runs beneath a bridge.

Story and photos by Joanna Dhanraj

Wauna is a tiny village in the North West District, home to just a couple hundred people. It is one of the most serene villages you will find anywhere in Guyana, with perfect secluded spots among pretty and wild ferns and trees, where alluring cold black water creeks invite you to take a dip.