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Notable waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana

Watu Falls

Watu Falls is a waterfall in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana.

Watu Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Watu Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Watu Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 1.83333, -58.53333. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Watu Falls

    • Yukanopito Falls · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~12 km
    • Onoro Fall · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~33 km
    • Bubamana Fall · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~37 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Watu Falls

    Other waterfalls near Watu Falls

    • Yukanopito Falls · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~12 km
    • Onoro Fall · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~33 km
    • Bubamana Fall · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~37 km
    • Bamboo Fall · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~87 km
    • Kuyuwini Falls · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~105 km
    • Great Falls · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~109 km
    • Nut Falls · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~123 km
    • Consideration Falls · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~126 km
    • Ite Falls · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~140 km
    • Great Fall · waterfall · Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo · ~148 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Watu Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Watu Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Watu Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Watu Falls?

    Nearby: Yukanopito Falls (waterfall, 12 km), Onoro Fall (waterfall, 33 km), Bubamana Fall (waterfall, 37 km).

    Is Watu Falls worth visiting?

    Watu Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Guyana on Spotwander.