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The Grand Cayman, the Little Cayman, Cayman Brac and an assortment of small islands together make up the Cayman Islands. Today the Cayman Islands are considered one of the top destinations in the Caribbean and offer an array of things to see and do. Here is a list of places worth paying a visit to; |
1: Cayman Turtle Farm
The Cayman Turtle Farm is home to more than 12,000 green turtles, and it is the only commercial turtle farm in the world. To maintain the level of turtle population on the island, a number of turtles are released into the wild each year. A variety of native crocodiles, the Cayman green parrot and ground iguanas also reside on the farWalk through history2: Pedro's Castle
Pedro St James, known locally as Pedro's Castle, was Built as a family home in 1780 by Englishman William Eden and was used as a central meeting place. Pedro St James is where the island's first tentative steps towards democracy were taken at a time when the total population was about 2,000 people, including slaves whose emancipation was on the horizon. In Savannah, about 15 minutes' drive along the coast, east from George Town, Pedro St James is built on seven acres of cliff-land and offers visitors an opportunity to experience something of the political and cultural history of these islands, in an intimate, authentic and picturesque setting. 3: Cayman Islands National Museum
The 19th Century Old Courts building at Hog Sty Bay, which has played a prominent role in the history of Cayman for more than 150 years, now houses the Cayman Islands National Museum. Spending an hour here will be a great introduction to our islands' natural and cultural history. Local art and cultural artifacts enhance the museum's entertaining and informative presentation of Cayman's history. Open 4: Cayman Maritime and Treasure Museum The Cayman Maritime and Treasure Museum on West Bay Road is worth a visit. The museum has preserved relics found in the numerous wrecks in the waters around the islands. Unfortunately there’s not much left of Fort George. Much of the 18th century fort was destroyed in 1972 by a builder and only broken down ruins of the walls remain.
| 5: Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park The 65-acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is bewitching in its range of unusual flora and fauna, the park houses majestic native trees with sprawling canopies, spectacular orchids, wetlands and a lake, a heritage garden, woodland trail, floral color garden, iguanas, aquatic birds and more. The woodland trail, a leisurely 35-minute walk, takes in a variety of habitats and showcases about half of Grand Cayman's native plants. |
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