Lethem Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Regional Capital of Alto Tcutu-Upper Essequibo, which is controlled by Guyana and claimed by Venezuela
About Lethem
At 73 m above sea level, Lethem is located in theGuyanese Highlands. The city was named after Sir Gordon James Lethem who was the governor of British Guyana between 1941-47. Next to the town flows the river Takutu, which also is the river to Brazil. Being located north of the Equator, the rainy season in Lethem is from April to August. The temperature is constant around the year with daytime highs just above +30°C and nighttime lows ten degrees lower.
Top Attractions in Lethem
Explore the best things to see and do in Lethem:
- ★English colonial-style houses all over the town
- ★Mount Roraima
- ★Rodeo
- ★St. Ignatius
Where to Eat in Lethem
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurant T & M
Where to Stay in Lethem
- 🏨Savannah Hotel
- 🏨Takutu Hotel
Lethem Travel Guide Sections
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