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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Yupukari
Yupukari (also: Eupukari) is an indigenous village of Macushi and Wapishana Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located between the Kanuku and Pakaraima Mountains along the Rupununi River.

Overview

Around the start of the 20th century, Yupukari was founded as an Anglican mission called Saint Mary’s Anglican Mission.

Yupukari has a school, and a health clinic. The village is connected to Lethem by road. The economy is based on subsistence farming, hunting, fishing and tourism. The Caiman House Eco Lodge is located in the village. Free Wi-Fi has been made available for the village.

Nature

Yupukari is known for the great variety of butterflies who visit the region. The Yupukari Wildlife Club has constructed a community butterfly farm in the village. Yupukari is also home to river turtles. Arrau turtles (Podocnemis expansa) and yellow-spotted river turtles (Podocnemis unifilis) can be found near the village.

References

  1. ^ "Yupukari". Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  2. ^ James Williams (1922). "The name « Guiana »". Journal de la société des américanistes: 23.
  3. ^ "Yupukari, Rupununi". Stabroek News. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Yupukari bridge burns after suspected arson". Stabroek News. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Yupukari Village". Things Guyana. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Internet connectivity in hinterland: A good investment". Department of Public Information. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  7. ^ "The Rupununi Wildlife". Guyana Times International. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Yupukari Wildlife Club awarded 2011 Disney grant". North Rupununi District Development Board. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Turtle Festival for Yupukari this weekend". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 3 March 2021.


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