Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo

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Sports & AdventureLethem
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe rodeo's bull riding and bronco busting
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GYD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo in Lethem

The Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo fills Lethem's Triple R Grounds in Tabatinga every Easter weekend, a competition descended from more than 60 years of cattle roundups on Guyana's Rupununi savannah. Bull riding and bronco busting by working cowboys remain its core, alongside horse racing, dirt bike and dune buggy events, a pageant, and live music.

Lethem's Triple R Grounds in Tabatinga fills every Easter weekend with cattle ranchers and vaqueiros from across Guyana's Rupununi savannah, a gathering that started more than sixty years ago as a working roundup rather than a spectator event.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The rodeo's bull riding and bronco busting events are performed by working Rupununi ranch hands rather than touring professional rodeo athletes, a detail that distinguishes it from rodeo circuits elsewhere

02

The mystery stays covered

Its location in Lethem, on the Brazilian border, draws competitors and spectators from Brazil's neighboring Roraima state as well as visitors from Georgetown, giving the event a binational character

03

The city starts moving

The Triple R Grounds in Tabatinga, just outside Lethem, has hosted the event as it professionalized from an informal cattle-muster gathering into a multi-day competition, with horse racing, dirt bike and dune buggy events, and a pageant added over time

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Bull riding

Water and renewal

Living ritual

bronco busting

The sacred route

Living ritual

and calf roping performed by working ranch hands descend directly from the cattle-muster origins of the gathering and remain its core competitive events

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Lethem to work differently.

What to wear

Rugged outdoor clothing suited to dusty savannah conditions, closed shoes or boots, and a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen for full sun exposure.

Safety

At Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Lethem you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

GYD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map3.38 N, 59.80 WOpen in Google Maps

Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana

Nearest airportBVB — Atlas Brasil Cantanhede
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Lethem to work differently.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Lethem you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lethem via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lethem, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearRugged outdoor clothing suited to dusty savannah conditions, closed shoes or boots, and a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen for full sun exposure.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Guyana and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo?

Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo is listed for Past edition: 3–5 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo take place?

The festival is listed in Lethem, Guyana. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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