| Barima River | |
| Pushpin Map: | Venezuela |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of mouth |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | Guyana, Venezuela |
| Mouth Location: | Barima Point |
| Mouth Coordinates: | 8.5833°N -85°W |
The Barima River is a tributary of the Orinoco River, entering 40NaN0 from the Atlantic Ocean. It originates from the Imataka Mountains in Guyana,[1] flowing for approximately 210miles before entering Venezuela about 50miles from its mouth.
Early recorded explorations of the Barima were made by Robert Hermann Schomburgk, which was mapped as far as the tributary Rocky River.
The head of the Barima rises in a steep gorge of the Imataka mountains, above sea level.[2] Near the Duquari Creek, the Arawatta Rock, a distinct large granite rock, is located.
Mabaruma,[3] Koriabo,[4] and Morawhanna are Barima-Waini Region communities on the Barima River.