Rupununi, Guyana
Where Wilderness Meets Purpose
Experience authentic Amazon adventures at an award-winning eco-lodge. Join wildlife research, discover indigenous crafts, and support community literacy in the heart of Guyana.
Rupununi, Guyana
Experience authentic Amazon adventures at an award-winning eco-lodge. Join wildlife research, discover indigenous crafts, and support community literacy in the heart of Guyana.
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About Us
Caiman House is a Guyanese non-profit and US 501(c)(3) foundation located in Yupukari Village. We operate an award-winning eco-lodge where 100% of revenue surplus supports the village public library, wildlife research, and environmental conservation.
Winner of the Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Award, we've been featured in Lonely Planet, Fodor's, and Bradt Guides as one of the most authentic wilderness experiences in South America.
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Experiences
Savanna. Forest. River. Experience three distinct ecosystems in one immersive journey.
Early morning Land Rover excursions searching for giant anteaters and burrowing owls among ancient termite mounds. Paddle dugout canoes through giant waterlilies at Awarikru Lake.
Journey to Mapari Wilderness Camp via scenic boat ride. Witness harpy eagle nesting sites, encounter 5 monkey species, and explore one of the most biodiverse forests on Earth.
Join research crews for black caiman observation. Evening excursions reveal spectacled caiman, tree boas, nocturnal birds, and with luck, capybaras and sleeping monkeys.
Land of Giants
Guyana is sometimes called a "land of giants." The Rupununi is home to the largest alligator, ant, anteater, armadillo, eagle, otter, rodent, constricting snake, and spider in the world.
Our Impact
Every stay directly supports wildlife conservation, indigenous culture preservation, and community literacy programs.
Long-term studies on black caiman ecology, jaguar populations, and river turtle conservation. Guests can participate in real scientific fieldwork.
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Wabbani creates artisan livelihoods that preserve cultural heritage while incentivizing sustainable resource management.
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The Yupukari Public Library has transformed education outcomes, raising pass rates from near zero to 86% since 2005.
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As Featured In
Caiman House is #96 in National Geographic's "100 Places That Will Change Your Life" - recognized for our exceptional wildlife research programs and commitment to sustainable ecotourism.
Our black caiman research, jaguar conservation, and community-based initiatives continue to attract attention from leading conservation organizations worldwide.
World's Greatest Places 2024
Caiman House recognized among the world's most extraordinary destinations for wildlife research and sustainable tourism.
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