Parika is a port village located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana.

Its ferry service is operated by the Ministry of Transportation, to and from the Essequibo Islands and West Demerara area.

It is a hub for land transport, since it is a route stop for local taxis commonly called "buses."

[2] In 2020, work started to upgrade the road from Demerara Harbour Bridge to Parika to a 2x2 lane dual carriageway.

[4][5] Parika is home to a police station, post office, multiple hotels and a variety of restaurants.