Fourth Stop: Kyk-Over-Al
The next stop was Kyk-over-al. We did not stop here on the tour, we circled the island, but our uncle took us there for a private tour. Kyk-over-al is a Dutch word that means see over all. It was built in 1616 and sits at the intersection of the Essequibo, Cuyuni, and Mazaruni Rivers. For one century Kyk-over-al served as a trading post and a center for Dutch Administration. Like Fort Island, there were battles for Kyk-over-al by the French and English rivals. Kyk-Over-Al was abandoned in 1748; all that remains is a single brick arch. Most of the materials from the island were moved to Plantation Duyenenburg, located in the Essequibo River, to construct a sugar mill. Like Fort Zeelandia, in 1999, the National Trust of Guyana declared Fort Kyk-over-all a National Monument.
Thanks for sharing your travel experiences in Guyana; there is no place like home. Looks like the children had a great time. I find the Baracara Falls very interesting at a quick glance, looks like a bloody river. It’s amazing that leaves can make a clear river looks red.
This looks like a lot of fun! I would love to visit when my girls are a little bigger. Thanks for sharing this post!
I need to do this tour. Looks like absolute fun.
Indeed it is. I highly recommend it.
Yes, I visited a few of these locations a few years ago….got to go back soon. Thank you for this tour through your Ĺens.
You’re welcome. Definitely, got to get back soon.