Hotels of international networks, villas, car rental shops, restaurants – from fastfood to Michelin star – and various attractions in and out of water, make Grand Cayman one of the most complete Caribbean destinations. The island is home to the capital of the Cayman Islands, George Town, and is only an hour’s flight from Miami, with options for direct flights to New York and several destinations in the United States, where it shares a similar tourism structure with practicality, Security, with the advantage of having the exotic beauty and natural experiences unique to the Caribbean and not requiring a visa for Brazilian passports.
Exclusive Attractions
Seven Mile Beach is Grand Cayman’s premier beach where Marriott, Westin, Ritz-Carlton and Kimpton hotels are located. About 700 meters away is one of the main dive sites of Grand Cayman, Kittiwake, a wrecked Amarantic rescue ship in 2011 to create coral reefs that can be seen with snorkeling. On the other side of the island is Stingray City, an obligatory stop for divers and tourists, this is the most famous tour of the destination and offers the visitor the unique opportunity to swim with about 20 camps in their natural habitat, either in a group or on private boats Of Cayman Luxury Charters, with gastronomic experiences on board.
On dry land, the Cayman Crystal Caves caves are a gentle stroll to see the millenary formations that house lakes and wildlife, there is also the historic St. Peter’s Center, the Queen Elizabeth II botanical garden, museums, art galleries and the Cayman Turtle Center, an important center for studies and conservation of turtles with guided tours and reefs for snorkeling.
Exquisite Cuisine – Gastronomy is one of the highlights of the Cayman Islands, so much so that the international Chef Éric Ripert chose the destination to open Blue, its Michelin star restaurant, and organize the culinary festival Cookay, which brings together names like Anthony Bourdain and José Andrés A week of presentations and tastings at the Ritz-Carlton hotel, always in January. The Cayman Islands have more than 200 restaurants, with options to suit all tastes, as well as guided tours at distilleries to learn about rum production, considered the Caribbean beverage.
Go and Vir – Taxis and rental cars are usually the best option to explore the island, remembering that the hand of the road is English because it is a British territory. The Brazilian CNH is accepted, but a temporary local license will be issued at the time of hiring the vehicle. Parking is free in most places, otherwise there will be signage warning of the charge. The destination is safe and the locals are very welcoming should you need information.
Climate – The average temperature in the Cayman Islands is 29.1 ° C during spring and summer (April to September) and 27.1 ° C in the fall and winter months (October to March).
Currency – The official currency is the Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD), but the US dollar (USD) is widely accepted in merchants as well as credit and debit cards.
How to get there – There are direct flights to Grand Cayman from Miami, New York, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, among other American 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 the national airline Cayman Airways.
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