Cuyuni-Mazaruni district, Guyana

Places to visit near Bartica

Bartica is a town in Cuyuni-Mazaruni district, Guyana, home to about 11,157 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 waterfalls, 24 rivers, islands & mangroves and 7 churches. The must-see places are Cuyuní River (7 km), Fort Kyk-Over-Al (10 km) and Marshall Falls (14 km).

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Bartica, Guyana
Bartica, Cuyuni-Mazaruni district, Guyana. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bartica at a glance

Location
Cuyuni-Mazaruni district, Guyana
Population
about 11,157
Coordinates
6.4080° N, 58.6219° W
Places within 50 km
82 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bartica

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bartica: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bartica

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bartica. The closest is Ndia Pump (1 km); the best-known is Bridge (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bridge · viewpoint · Cuyuni-Mazaruni · ~2 km
  • Sloth Island · viewpoint · Upper Demerara-Berbice · ~6 km
  • Auwarai Landing · viewpoint · Cuyuni-Mazaruni · ~9 km
  • Ndia Pump · viewpoint · Cuyuni-Mazaruni · ~0 km
  • Sluice · viewpoint · Cuyuni-Mazaruni · ~1 km
  • Start · viewpoint · Cuyuni-Mazaruni · ~1 km

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Waterfalls near Bartica

64 waterfalls within 100 km of Bartica. The closest is Bk Falls (12 km); the best-known is Marshall Falls (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bartica

40 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bartica. The closest is Caou Island (3 km); the best-known is Cuyuní River (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Bartica

30 churches within 100 km of Bartica. The closest is Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bartica

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bartica. The closest is Fort Kyk-Over-Al (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bartica

6 parks within 100 km of Bartica. The closest is Black Water (53 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bartica

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bartica
  2. 2 km Bridge · viewpoint, Cuyuni-Mazaruni
  3. 6 km Cuyuní River · river spot, Cuyuni-Mazaruni
  4. 3 km Fort Kyk-Over-Al · fort, Cuyuni-Mazaruni
  5. 4 km Marshall Falls · waterfall, Cuyuni-Mazaruni
  6. 16 km Calf Island · island, Cuyuni-Mazaruni
  7. 4 km Back to Bartica

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How to reach Bartica

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    Within 15 km of Bartica

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bartica by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1166Ndia Pump (1 km)
    Waterfalls3564Bk Falls (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2440Caou Island (3 km)
    Churches730Church of Christ (1 km)
    Forts & heritage117Fort Kyk-Over-Al (10 km)
    Other attractions19Bk Fallz (13 km)
    Parks06Black Water (53 km)
    Museums05The Dutch Heritage Museum (54 km)
    Beaches & coast12Bartica Golden Beach Boulevard (1 km)
    Temples12Triveni Mandir (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Bonisika Jack Dam Farmers (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Parika Masjid (68 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Promenade Gardens (85 km)

    Bartica: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bartica?

    Cuyuní River (river spot, about 7 km), Fort Kyk-Over-Al (fort, about 10 km), Marshall Falls (waterfall, about 14 km), Bridge (viewpoint, about 2 km), Calf Island (island, about 4 km), Sloth Island (island, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bartica?

    82 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 waterfalls, 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 churches, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bartica?

    Ndia Pump, about 1 km by road; Sluice (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bartica?

    Bk Falls, about 12 km by road; Marshall Falls (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bartica?

    Caou Island, about 3 km by road; Calf Island (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bartica?

    Start in Bartica, visit Bridge, then Cuyuní River, then Fort Kyk-Over-Al, then Marshall Falls, then Calf Island, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bartica?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bartica

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bartica’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bartica on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.