El Paso, Guyana
El Paso is a village in the Potaro-Siparuni Region of Guyana, to the west of Tumatumari Landing. There are approximately 40 households in this village. Its inhabitants are Amerindians and people of mixed race. The Amerindians are members of the Macchusi, Akaweyo and Wapishana tribes. There is some degree of integration with other racial groups.
El Paso has a primary school and an Anglican church. Most of the Amerindians have moved away from their traditional culture, adopting the mainstream culture instead.
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