Saxacalli
Saxacalli | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Saxacalli Location in Guayana Esequiba | |
| Coordinates: 6°35′N 58°37′W / 6.583°N 58.617°W | |
| Country |  Guyana
Claimed by  Venezuela[1] |
| Region State | Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Delta Amacuro state by Venezuela) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 250 |
Saxacalli, 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, claimed by Venezuela as part of Delta Amacuro state, which is located in the Guayana Esequiba, was originally an Arawak community.
Its present population of about 250 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.
This community is reputed to have one of the best inland beaches in Guyana.
References
- ^ "Official Announcements". Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
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