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Landmarkessequibo-islands

Fort Island

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Essequibo River

Bartica, essequibo-islands, GY

Best Time to Visit

Dry season; combine with Bartica visit

Suggested Duration

3-4 hours (including boat)

fortcolonialdutchhistoryboat-trip

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A small island in the Essequibo River that once served as the capital of the Dutch colony of Essequibo. The ruins of Fort Zeelandia (1743), a Dutch Reformed church, and a cemetery tell the story of Guyana's colonial past. Accessible by boat from Bartica.