Lethem

Lethem – Border Town of the Rupununi

Description
Lethem is a frontier town and gateway between Guyana and Brazil.

Geography
Southern Guyana in the Rupununi savanna
Near the Takutu River
Savanna and flat terrain
Tropical climate

History
Developed as a border and trading post
Important cross-border town
Regional growth center

Culture
Rupununi and Amerindian traditions
Frontier lifestyle
Multicultural influences

Economy
Cross-border trade
Agriculture and cattle ranching
Services

Tourism & Attractions
Rupununi savannas
Takutu River Bridge
Indigenous culture