Guyana Where and What 2023-2024 for website_compressed

Guyana’s 10 Administrative Regions
Kartabo Point (the mainland south
west of kyk-over-al), then nearly 70
years later to Fort Island, where they
built Fort Zealandia, located 16km
from the mouth of the Essequibo
River.
Surama Valley
(other historians claim between 1623-
1627), on an islet in the mouth of the
Mazaruni River. The fort was originally
named Fort ter Hoogen, after an
influential Dutch gentleman later
changed to ‘Kyk-over-Al, meaning ‘seeover-all’
,” an appropiate title, given its
strategic location that allowed for the
view over the Essequibo River and its
tributaries- the Mazaruni and Cuyuni
rivers.
Kyk-Over-Al was used also as a trading
post where indigenous Indians
bought their cotton, tobacco, annatto,
balsam, copaibo, etc. to satisfy
the demands of the Dutch. It once
served as the centre for the Dutch
administration of the county, but now
only an arch is left.
This was the first location for the fort,
and as a result of overcrowding, (at
one time nearly 1700 military persons
were on the Island). Other historical
data says it’s first location was at
Region #8:
Potaro - Siparuni
Tel: 592-225-8655
(Radio room) The Potaro-Siparuni
Region gets its name from the
Potaro and Siparuni Rivers, which are
tributaries of the Essequibo River.
This Region brings to mind the
majestic Pakaraima mountain range.
Mount Roraima (2,810 metres high,
standing at the point where Guyana,
Brazil and Venezuela meet) and Mount
Ayanganna, all in this mountain range.
Predominantly forested highland
with a small portion of hilly sand and
clay, this region is home to the world
renowned and majestic Kaieteur
and Orinduik Falls. The Kaieteur is
the highest single-drop waterfalls in
the world, and it is one of the most
beautiful sights in the Guyana. The
waterfalls of this region are great
tourist attractions.
A number of Eco lodges are located
in this region. Some are managed as
community based lodges while others
are privately owned. Visitors to these
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