Saxacalli
Saxacalli (also Saxakalli), located on the west bank of the Essequibo River some 25 miles (40 km) south of Parika at 6°35′N 58°37′W / 6.583°N 58.617°W. The village was originally an Arawak community, and has existed since the late 17th century.
Its population of about 105 people as of 2012 reflects Guyana's multi-ethnicity. Life in Saxacalli is based on small-scale logging, farming and some tourism, mainly from the use of the Saxacalli beach by day-tour operators. The village is not accessible by road, nor does it have a source of electricity.
Saxacalli is an Arawak word for Kingfisher. Near the village is the Saxacalli Rainforest Centre (SRC), one of the first private nature reserves.
See also
References
- ^ "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Saxacalli – An Amazing Getaway". Guyana Times International. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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