Economy of Lethem

The Guyanese and Brazilian governments recently built a bridge over the Takatu river just north of Lethem. The bridge links northern Brazil to the Atlantic coast port of Georgetown.

Water is often drawn from hand dug wells although there is a community water supply. Bottled, filtered water is common and easily available in stores.

The area's other economic activities are plant and mineral extraction, and tourism. There is a rodeo event at Easter