Touring the Cayman Islands is as easy and affordable as visiting the most famous American destinations. Grand Cayman, the largest of the three islands in the archipelago that houses the nation’s capital, has a variety of hotel options, villas, car rental networks and many restaurants from fastfood to Michelin star, as well as various attractions inside and out Of water. These attributes make fate the perfect combination of the practicality, organization and security that many seek when touring the United States with the exotic beauty and unique natural experiences of the Caribbean.

Low season

The low season of the Cayman Islands takes place from May to November during the Northern Hemisphere summer. During this period, it is possible to find promotions in restaurants and attractions, including the historic center of St. James and the Queen Elizabeth II botanical garden. They offer 20% discounts for adults and free admission for children under 12 years old, as well as Captain Marvin’s Offers 20% discount on your boat trips with three stops including the famous swimming with the stingrays in Stingray City. At the Cayman Cabana Mall children under 13 eat free when accompanied by a paying adult on the “Farm to Table” menus every Thursday until September 4th. In all cases, the benefit is realized with the presentation of a discount card that can be withdrawn at the tourist information center in Grand Cayman.

Feeding

As with the American hosting system, some hotels do not include breakfast in the daily rate, so it’s worth getting out to start the day getting to know one of the many cafes available. On the most popular beach of Grand Cayman, Seven Mile Beach, the highlights are the Cimboco, the Icoa, and the Anchor & Den which is inside the Grand Cayman Marriot Beach Resort. Already in the Governors Beach region, the Eats Café is the ideal place to eat pancakes that are the home’s specialty. In George Town, the center of Grand Cayman that concentrates several duty free shops, Bread and Chocolate is ideal for sampling biscuits, brownies, waffles, and seasonal fruits. The Cayman Islands have more than 200 restaurants with options for all tastes and pockets, and in addition to the restaurants, there are rum distilleries with guided tours to discover how the Caribbean drink is produced.

Main attractions

Of the 365 listed dive sites of the Cayman Islands, Stingray City is a must-see for divers and tourists. This is the most famous tour of the destination and offers visitors the unique opportunity to swim with about 20 camps in their natural habitat, either in a group or on one of the private boats of Cayman Luxury Charters with gastronomic experiences on board.

The warm and calm waters of the Cayman Islands guarantee an incomparable underwater visual experience with a visibility of more than 30 meters of depth, as there are no rivers that flow in the sea, the water is always crystal clear, ideal for water sports and snorkeling.

On the mainland, there are walks from trails, millennial caves and botanical gardens to shopping malls, museums, art galleries and also the Cayman Turtle Center, an important center for studies and conservation of turtles with guided tours to learn about life and conservation of the Species and reefs to get in touch with marine life with snorkeling. The Cayman Turtle Center offers free transportation to major Grand Cayman hotels such as Comfort Suites & Resort, Caribbean Club, Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, Sunshine Suites Resort, The Westin, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and The Ritz-Carlton and Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman.

How to get

There are direct flights to Grand Cayman from Miami, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Tampa, Houston and Boston (in the latter case from November to May), among other cities. For tourists who do not have an American visa, there are direct flights to Grand Cayman from Havana (Cuba), Kingston and Montego Bay (Jamaica) and La Ceiba and Roatan (Honduras), all operated by Cayman Airways.

Climate, language, currency and visa

The average temperature in the Cayman Islands is 29.1 ° C between May and October, and 27.1 ° C between November and April, as well as the water temperature respectively. May to July is a period of rainy season that is fast and fleeting, from September to November there is a probability of hurricanes, but no incidence in recent years.
The official language of the Cayman Islands is English, but throughout the island it is possible to find a good number of people who speak Spanish, in hotels as well as tourist attractions and restaurants.
The official currency is the Cayman Dollar (KY), but the US dollar is accepted almost everywhere, as well as credit and debit cards. ATMs are also located in various parts of cities. Brazilian passports do not require a visa for the Cayman Islands, but must have a minimum of 6 months of validity until the date of return.

Transport

Some hotels offer free transportation to certain sights, public transportation is made with vans at prices ranging from 2 to 8 Cayman dolars per person depending on distance and region traveled. Taxis and rental cars are usually the best option if you are traveling in groups, remembering that the route is English. The Brazilian CNH is valid for car rentals in the Cayman Islands. In making the lease, a temporary license worth 16 Cayman dollars will be issued valid for the duration of the trip. Parking is free at most places, including hotels, otherwise there will be signage warning of charging.