Facilities

The Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre provides an accessible base for students, researchers and community members to explore, study and understand Guyana’s unique rainforest.

The centre, completed in 2024, can host up to 24 visitors overnight and has all the facilities required to host and support research. It is open throughout the year and available for day trips and long term stays.

If you are interested in visiting Sophia Point to conduct research, please get in touch.

Accommodation

  • Capacity for 24 students or researchers overnight (8 single and 8 bunk rooms)

  • All rooms with bedding and mosquito nets

  • Naturally ventilated

  • Shower rooms and toilets on site

  • Storage lockers for security

Dining & Learning

  • Large dining hall with space for 30+

  • On-site meals prepared by local community members

  • Food waste compost system and growing fruit orchard

  • Multi-use spaces for classroom and breakout sessions

  • Charge points available throughout breakout spaces

Science

  • Fully enclosed lab with work stations and deep sinks

  • Outdoor wet lab for sorting organic materials

  • Over 4km of well signed trails

  • Large solar power system for equipment and computer use

  • Boats available for river transects

Visitor Information

Sophia Point is an off-grid centre, therefore it is important to bear in mind the following before visiting:

  • Our site is solar powered, therefore charging times are restricted to manage capacity. Remember to bring a battery charger with you. Bedrooms do not have charge points. All charge points require Guyanese plugs.

  • Drinking water is provided, it is advised to bring your own refillable water bottle

  • All showers are rain water fed. We ask all visitors to limit their use and note that the showers are not heated.

  • We aim for a zero waste approach at Sophia Point. We request that all waste made is taken off-site by visitors at the end of their stay.