Adventure, Guyana facts for kids

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Adventure, Guyana Location in Guyana
Country	Guyana
Region	Pomeroon-Supenaam
Population  (2012)
• Total	1,334

Adventure is a village in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana. It is located right on the Atlantic coast, at sea level. The village is about one mile south of a place called Onderneeming.

It's interesting to know that in the 2012 census, there were also other villages named 'Adventure' in Region 5 and Region 6 of Guyana.

Where is Adventure Located?

Adventure is a village found near a river, right at the mouth of the Essequibo River. This river flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

Getting Around Adventure

In the past, Adventure was a busy place for travelers. It had a ferry terminal that connected it to Wakenaam and Parika. This made it an important stop for people traveling by boat.

The village is also connected by road to the West Coast of Demerara. You can even reach the city of Georgetown from Adventure by crossing the Demerara Harbour Bridge.

Until 2011, Adventure had places like a hotel and a bar for ferry passengers. However, the ferry terminal (often called a "stelling") moved to a new location in Supenaam.

Life in Adventure Village

Adventure is a small community with important facilities for its residents.

Schools and Community Places

The village has a nursery school for young children. There is also a mosque and a temple, which are places of worship for the community. For shopping, residents can visit the local supermarket.

Older students who need to attend primary school usually go to nearby villages. These include Onderneeming or Suddie.

Adventure in Books

The village of Adventure is even mentioned in a famous book! The author Gerald Durrell wrote about the community in his book, Three Singles to Adventure.

See also

In Spanish: Adventure (Guyana) para niños