Whitewater, Guyana

Whitewater (Warao: Ho Ko[1] sometimes spelled as White Water[4]) is a village in the Barima-Waini Region of Guyana.

Whitewater is located close to the border with Venezuela and is inhabited by Warao Amerindians.

[1] The economy of Whitewater is based on farming, fishing and craft making.

[1] The village has a primary school,[5] however secondary education and health care are only provided in neighbouring Mabaruma.

[8] In February 2018, a military post of the Guyana Defence Force was established in Whitewater to protect the border.