Almond Beach is an Indigenous coastal community within the Shell Beach Protected Area in Region 1, Barima-Waini.
People and turtle conservation
A November 2023 report by journalist Vishani Ragobeer described residents’ role in protecting nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, alongside the work of the Protected Areas Commission. The account also documented fishing and farming as local livelihoods.
A changing shoreline
The same report recorded how erosion had affected homes, farmland and community facilities, including repeated moves of the school. These changes are an important part of Almond Beach’s recent history.
Because the coastline and access conditions can change, a visit should be arranged using current local guidance. The linked regional directory provides further reading about communities across north-western Guyana.
Explore nearby and related places
- Three Brothers: A Waini Community in Region 1
- Warapoka: River Life and Community Tourism in Region 1
- The Magnificent Shell Beach is Located in the Barima-Waini Region of Guyana
- Region 1 community directory
- Essequibo county directory
Sources and further reading
