Cuyuni-Mazaruni

Cuyuni-Mazaruni is an administrative region in western Guyana covering a large territory of dense rainforest where the Cuyuni and Mazaruni rivers converge. The landscape is characterized by thick vegetation, waterways, and remote settlements scattered throughout the area.

The region was established in 1980 following Guyana's administrative reorganization, with Bartica chosen as its capital. This restructuring reshaped how the western territories were governed and organized.

Indigenous communities maintain traditional practices throughout the region while gold mining activities bring workers from various Caribbean and South American nations.

Visitors reach Bartica, the regional capital, via regular boat services from Georgetown or by road through Linden. Travel conditions vary with the season, as river water levels and weather affect accessibility throughout the area.

The territory is subject to border claims between Guyana and Venezuela that are currently being examined by international courts. These disputed boundaries give the region greater geopolitical importance than its remote location might suggest.

Location: Guyana

Location: Venezuela

Location: Guayana Esequiba

Capital city: Bartica

Shares border with: Upper Demerara-Berbice, Potaro-Siparuni, Barima-Waini, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Roraima, Bolívar

GPS coordinates: 6.45952,-60.21108

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01