Every Easter, the dusty town of Lethem on Guyana’s border with Brazil turns into cowboy country. The Rupununi Rodeo brings vaqueros (the savannah’s ranch horsemen) into the arena, and crowds travel from across Guyana and abroad to watch. If Rupununi Rodeo 2027 is on your list, here is what to expect and how to get there with us.
What is the Rupununi Rodeo?
The rodeo grew out of the contests ranch hands held during the yearly cattle round-ups in the 1950s and 1960s. By the 1980s it had become an annual Easter event at the Triple R Rodeo Grounds at Tabatinga, Lethem. Today it is organised by the Rupununi Livestock Producers Association, with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and the Guyana Tourism Authority.
Expect bareback bronc riding, calf roping and wild cow milking, plus horse racing, music, food stalls and craft markets around the grounds. It is a real celebration of Rupununi ranching life, with a strong Brazilian flavour from just across the river.
Rupununi Rodeo 2027 dates and our tour
Easter Sunday 2027 falls on March 28. Our Rupununi Brazil Rodeo Tour runs March 25 to 29, 2027:
- Check-in: from 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 25 at Popeyes, Vlissengen Road (next to Survival Supermarket). We depart about 7:00 pm, earlier if everyone has arrived.
- Where you stay: all 3 nights in Boa Vista, Brazil.
- How the days run: most of each day exploring Boa Vista and taking part in a variety of activities, then afternoons and evenings at the Rodeo Ground in Lethem.
- Tour ends: Monday, March 29.
Price, deposit and what’s included
- Adults (13 and up): GYD 170,000 (US$850) per person
- Couples: GYD 300,000 (US$1,500)
- Kids 4–10: GYD 90,000
- Kids 11–12: GYD 100,000
The price includes all transportation, hotel accommodation with breakfast, entry to the Rodeo events, and tour activities in Boa Vista and Lethem. The optional Iwokrama Canopy Walkway stop and park entrance fees are paid separately.
To reserve, pay a non-refundable deposit of GYD 30,000 (US$150) per person within 48 hours of your reservation being set up; unpaid reservations are released after 48 hours. The balance is due by February 5, 2027.
Reservations close November 14
Easter is a long weekend for many families, so plan early. Reservations for the 2027 tour close on November 14, 2026.
Quick tips for rodeo weekend
- Bring your passport. You stay in Brazil, so you will be stamped out of Guyana and into Brazil.
- Change some money to Brazilian reais in Lethem for snacks and shopping.
- Dress for sun and dust. A hat, sunscreen, water and closed shoes make rodeo afternoons far more comfortable.
- Check entry rules early. Border requirements can change, so confirm the latest with the Brazilian consulate. Our guide to crossing the border at Lethem explains how the crossing works.
Want to see more of the Rupununi? Read about the Kumu and Moco Moco waterfalls, look at our Rupununi Brazil tour for a trip outside Easter, or browse all our Guyana tours.
Ready to ride out to Lethem this Easter? Book on WhatsApp +592-676-4117.
Sources
- Guyana Chronicle (Feb 1, 2026): Where the Rupununi Ranchers’ Rodeo began (history, grounds, events)
- Department of Public Information, Government of Guyana (Nov 13, 2025): Rupununi Rodeo 2026 launched (organisers and partners)
