About The Cayman Islands

Nestled in the calm, turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, lies the peaceful British Overseas Territory known as the Cayman Islands. Consisting of three islands just 480 miles south of Miami, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman remain our little piece of paradise.

While the real beauty of Grand Cayman lies beneath the water, there is still plenty to see on land. Some of these attractions include:- The 65-acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in Frank Sound. This heritage attraction was officially opened on 27th February, 1994 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and named in her honour. The next milestone was reached in May 1997, when Hon. Thomas Jefferson, Minister for Tourism, Commerce & Transport, officially opened three new attractions there: the Visitors Centre, Floral Garden and Heritage Garden, representing the Park's $1.75 million, second phase expansion program.

The National Trust's Mastic Trail, a 2 mile traditional footpath through unspoiled woodlands in North Side.

Cardinal D's Park, in George Town is a private collection of animals in a natural tropical park setting on Courts Road.

Cayman Turtle Farm in West Bay, is the only one of its kind in the world. It is home to over 16,000 sea turtles, ranging in size from six ounces to six-hundred pounds each! The farm is a modern-day reminder of the turtle's role in the history of the Cayman Islands. When Christopher Columbus first discovered the islands in 1503, he named them "Las Tortugas," meaning The Turtles. According to legend, there were so many turtles that the islands looked like they were covered with rocks.

Hell; in West Bay, send a postcard from Hell!

National Trust historic walking tours of central George Town and West Bay. The Blowholes in quaint East End.

District and historic buildings now being restored under the direction of the National Trust and National Historic Sites Committee, including the Old Savannah Schoolhouse.

The Pedro St. James Historic Site, at Pedro is the Cayman Islands' most important national landmark. It features a historically accurate restoration of the early 19th century Pedro St. James great house and grounds in Savannah, Grand Cayman. The site features a visitor centre and multimedia theatre, gift shop and exhibits. Revered as the "Birthplace of Democracy in the Cayman Islands," the historic landmark building formerly known as Pedro Castle, is now one of Cayman's premier heritage attractions.

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