A South American tour group is turning Jonestown into a travel destination, over four decades after it was the scene of the most notorious mass suicide and murder in modern history.
The first group of tourists is already scheduled to visit the site, located in the rural interior of Guyana, in January, according to the tour operator. For a price tag of $650, they’ll have an overnight experience that is intended to provide a deeper understanding of the tragedy.
“The thing is, Jonestown remains a tragic part of Guyana’s history, but it is also an event of global significance,” said Roselyn Sewcharran, owner and founder of Wanderlust Adventures. “It offers critical lessons about cult psychology, manipulation and abuse of power.”
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