# Parika

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For Estonian village, see [Parika, Estonia](/source/Parika%2C_Estonia).

Place in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Guyana

Parika Parika Stelling (Harbour) with a ferry in the background Parika Location in Guyana Coordinates: 6°51′32″N 58°25′31″W / 6.8588°N 58.4252°W / 6.8588; -58.4252 Country Guyana Region Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Population (2012)[1] • Total 4,385

**Parika** is a port village located in the [Essequibo Islands-West Demerara](/source/Essequibo_Islands-West_Demerara) region of [Guyana](/source/Guyana). Its ferry service is operated by the Ministry of Transportation, to and from the [Essequibo](/source/Essequibo_Islands-West_Demerara) Islands and West Demerara area. It is a hub for land transport, since it is a route stop for local taxis commonly called "buses."

## Overview

Parika is the end of the main road from [Georgetown](/source/Georgetown%2C_Guyana).[2] In 2020, work started to upgrade the road from [Demerara Harbour Bridge](/source/Demerara_Harbour_Bridge) to Parika to a 2x2 lane [dual carriageway](/source/Dual_carriageway).[3]

Parika itself is a small town, however as a gateway to the western half of Guyana, it is always busy. It is best known for its market.[4] Over 700 merchants own a stall on the market.[5] Sunday is traditionally the busiest day of the week.[4][5] Parika is home to a police station, post office, multiple hotels and a variety of restaurants.[5]

Speed boat to [Supenaam](/source/Pomeroon-Supenaam)

Ferry services are offered to [Bartica](/source/Bartica), [Leguan Island](/source/Leguan_Island), [Wakenaam](/source/Wakenaam) and [Supenaam](/source/Supenaam).[6] The ferry to Bartica makes a stop at [Fort Island](/source/Fort_Island%2C_Guyana).[7] Cars need to be booked at least two hours in advance, and are not guaranteed a spot.[8]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-census2012_1-0)** ["2012 Population by Village"](https://statisticsguyana.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Population_By_Village_2012.zip). *Statistics Guyana*. Retrieved 15 August 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Guyana Cultural Tour: West Demerara, Parika"](https://www.ibike.org/ibike/guyana/essay/9-Demerara.htm). *iBike*. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["New four-lane highway from new Demerara Bridge to Parika will open lands for housing, agri, tourism"](https://newsroom.gy/2020/10/31/new-four-lane-highway-from-new-demerara-bridge-to-parika-will-open-lands-for-housing-agri-tourism/). *News Room Guyana*. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-market_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-market_4-1) ["Parika Market: Guyana's farming depot"](https://www.guyanatimesinternational.com/parika-market-guyanas-farming-depot/). *Guyana Times International*. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-dpi_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-dpi_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-dpi_5-2) ["Parika comes alive on Sundays"](https://dpi.gov.gy/parika-comes-alive-on-sundays/). *Department of Public Information*. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Ferry services modified to facilitate increased goods, food transport"](https://dpi.gov.gy/ferry-services-modified-to-facilitate-increased-goods-food-transport/). *Department of Public Information*. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Fort Islanders call for better ferry service"](https://web.archive.org/web/20241219180449/https://www.landofsixpeoples.com/news304/ns3102115.htm). *Stabroek News via Land of Six Peoples*. Archived from [the original](http://www.landofsixpeoples.com/news304/ns3102115.htm) on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Queenstown – a village rich with history and culture"](https://www.inewsguyana.com/queenstown-a-village-rich-with-history-and-culture/). *iNews Guyana*. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

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