Your stay — Amerindian Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (467 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (468 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosque (493 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Kingdom Hall of Jeovah's Witness (658 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Play Ground — 602 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Republic Bank — 337 m · ~4 min walk
Frontier Pharmacy — 776 m · ~10 min walk
Digicel — 902 m · ~11 min walk
Emergency Contacts
LethemFor all emergencies, dial 911 (police), 913 (ambulance), or 912 (fire). Lethem is a remote border town; mobile coverage can be patchy. The Regional Health Centre (Lethem Hospital) is on Kumu Road. For non-urgent issues, contact the Lethem Police Station on 0772-4444. If your phone has no signal, head to the main square near the airstrip or the Guyana Police Force post on Main Street.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lethem, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Amerindian Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Republic Bank — 337 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Frontier Pharmacy — 776 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Takutu River border (10-min walk from hotel) → Bonfim, Brazil
💡 These are mototaxis—negotiate in reais or GYD; crossing the bridge on foot is cheaper if you're light.
Lethem Market (10-min walk from hotel) → Outskirts including St. Ignatius or Moco-Moco
💡 Sit near the driver to pay—hand cash directly; no change given, so bring small notes.
Lethem Airport (LTM) → Christopher Sahibdeen Place
💡 Ask at the hotel for Rohan—he charges 1500 GYD if you negotiate, and he'll help with bags.
Christopher Sahibdeen Place → Town centre or Takutu River border
💡 Flag one near the main road; agreed price before getting in—drivers sometimes quote double to tourists.
About Lethem
Wikipedia ↗
Lethem is a town in Guyana’s south, located in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region. It is the regional capital of Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo. It is named after Sir Gordon James Lethem, who was the Governor of British Guiana from 1941 to 12 April 1947. The city is populated by 1,702 inhabitants...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Top Attractions in Lethem
💡 Arrive by 7am for the freshest fruit. Vendors are open to haggling but keep it friendly – a small discount is usual.
💡 Go just before 6pm for the best light. Bring insect repellent – sandflies are active after dusk.
💡 No pressure to buy – just watching is fine. If you want a hammock, ask for one in natural dyes (madder root, annatto) – they're rarer and last longer.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes – the path gets muddy after rain. Best at sunrise; you'll have the spot to yourself.
💡 The caretaker sometimes opens the church on request – knock at the house next door. Combine with a walk along the nearby irrigation canal.