Paradise, Guyana

Capital City

Living in this village is a far cry from the tropical paradise its name evokes. Paradise has a primary school and a local football team, but the administrative capital has moved elsewhere after a fire in 2006. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the regional capital shifting to Triumph. While the 592 Inter-Village Football Festival aims to boost community spirit, the reality is that Paradise is a sleepy backwater, offering little for those seeking an engaging expat experience. This village is best suited for those content with a quiet, rural life in Guyana.