By Alva Solomon
Situated on the outskirts of the hilly community of Hosororo Hill, the Hosororo Falls in the Mabaruma sub-region is one of several sites within the region which is seen by many as a prime spot for tourism development. The waterfalls stretches along a sloping waterway which commences at another water-holding area further up called the “Bridge” by residents. There the water source is a small spring in the

corner of a well-laid out pond where locals sourced drinking water in the past whenever the dry season took a toll on the area.
The Hosororo Falls was always seen as a prime destination by villagers for a cool afternoon swim, mainly on weekends. It consists of several rocks positioned along a waterway and its drop stands at an average height of 5 to 10 feet.
Some persons, mainly the school-aged, would venture to the falls during the week after school was dismissed and swim, swing and jump into the water near the falls.
Long ropes – naturally hung vines from the trees above – provided the children with an adventurous activity as they would swing over the falls. It was also used as a venue for washing of clothes, as persons would “beat” their clothing during washing on the had granite rocks which line various parts of the waterfalls. Times have changed however, as washing machines have replaced that activity.
But there is more to the waterfall. This water-holding area has some hydro-electric significance embedded in her history.
Locals reported that the authorities circa 1960s/70s had tested the waterway for a hydro-electric project and a wall was erected at the lower depth of the falls to contain water. Another wall was built further up above the falls to create additional force for the water to generate electricity and it actually worked. The waterfalls provided electricity for a section of the community nearby but the project

stalled due to unforeseen circumstances. Remnants of the mechanical structure as well as concrete infrastructure still stand around the environs of the waterfalls. One resident laughingly reported that more than 40 bulbs were lit over a period when the project was in operation.
The regional authorities over the years and more recently undertook measures to improve the environs of the waterfalls including the points leading to the waterfalls – Hosororo Branch Road and the Mora Pond. This roadway was always narrow and remains narrow given its downward –sloping nature. Further downhill, the roadway branches off to the waterfalls while another section continues forward to the “Bridge”.
The roadway from this second branch was always a long bushy trail, until recently when the local authorities upgraded the area by clearing the heavy bushes and pushing a long mud trail, which can be used by vehicles.
It is this ease in access which persons have capitalized on and persons from neighbouring communities as far as Mabaruma and Wauna

Hill would flock the waterfalls on weekends and on holidays to explore its natural significance.
While in the area recently, the Guyana Chronicle observed that a boatload of residents from a riverain community along the Aruka River was ferrying water along the river. Persons reported that those riverain residents would travel along a small creek, which connects the river to the waterfalls, to fill their containers with water, used mainly for washing purposes.
During the visit recently, there were some other visitors to the waterfalls, or at least the tall trees above environs of the waterfalls. Old world monkeys, known fondly as “baboons”, were swinging above the trees near the waterfalls. Baboons have always been a feature of the environs around the waterfalls and persons noted that wherever there is a waterway, the animals would mill around. They can be heard mainly during the early morning period at sunrise, howling across the landscape for hours.
The Hosororo Falls is said to be one of the more significant landmarks in this part of Region One and persons in the community were calling on the authorities to carry out additional upgrades to the area , such as the erection of benches , rails and one resident even suggested a large benab for events such as wedding ceremonies, an activity which can surely market the Hosororo Falls.