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Sunset alignment at Umana Yana

Watch the sun slip directly behind the Umana Yana memorial from a nearby park.

Best time: 02 May to 12 May or 30 Jul to 09 AugAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 17:15

    Shanta's Puri Shop

    Grab a quick bite at Shanta's Puri Shop. The curry and roti are good local options.

  2. 17:35

    National Park

    Walk 20 minutes from the landmark area to National Park. This spot offers a clear view of the monument.

  3. 18:00

    National Park

    Stand in National Park and watch the sunset align perfectly behind Umana Yana.

  4. 18:20

    El Dorado

    Walk 2 minutes back toward the center to El Dorado for a drink or a late dinner.

Local tip

The alignment only happens on specific dates. Check the sunset time for your visit day to time your arrival at the park.

Check before you go

  • Shanta's Puri Shop is open Mo-Sa 07:30-18:00.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
  • Shanta's Puri Shop is open at 17:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Georgetown (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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