The Indigenous Community of Santa Aratak says it is making strides as it continues to promote its tourism potential.
Santa Aratak is the only indigenous community in Region 3 and the closest to the Capital City of Georgetown. It can be found on the banks of the Kamuni Creek.
On a recent visit to the community, the Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke with Toshao Hilton Williams who said “The Village Council is working to create a website to market our items, our transportation our accommodation, our food and everything that relates to our tourism package”.
He added “When you come to Santa Aratak, upon request, we provide tour guides, so you can have a visit based on what want. For example, (a) visitor can have a tour based on the history of the village, whatever you wish we could have that on board”.
DPI said that the community offers day tours. The package includes transportation from Timehri to Santa Aratak, there you are greeted with refreshments and taken on a tour of the village; lunch is then served and visitors are then treated to cultural activities and finally a refreshing dip in the creek before departing. Visitors can also purchase a wide range of Indigenous Art and Craft from the Kamuni Women Craft shop.
