Kanuku Mountains
| Kanuku Mountains | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Kanuku Mountains as seen from Lethem | |
| Location | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Guyana |
| Nearest city | Lethem |
| Coordinates | 3°12′N 59°35′W / 3.200°N 59.583°W |
| Area | 6,110 km2 (2,360 sq mi) |
| Established | 2011 |
| Governing body | Protected Areas Trust |
The Kanuku Mountains are a group of mountains in Guyana, located in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region. The name means 'forest' in the Wapishana language, a reference to the rich diversity of wildlife found there. The Eastern Kanuku Mountains and the Western Kanuku Mountains are separated by the Rupununi River. In 2011, the mountains were designated National Protected Area.