| LITTLE
CAYMAN ATTRACTIONS |
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Booby
Pond Nature Reserve:
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The National Trust has set aside 203 acres of a saltwater
lagoon on Little Cayman as the Booby Pond Nature Reserve.
This area is host to 20,000 rare Red-Footed Boobies, the
Caribbean's largest known nesting colony. It is also host
to a colony of Magnificent Frigates (200 pairs). You can
observe these birds, without disturbing them, from the
visitors center, using high-powered telescopes. Each evening
before sunset these birds put on a dramatic "dog-fight"
style airshow.
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Owen
Island:
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serene, privately owned, 11-acre island is just 200 yards
off the southwest end of Little Cayman. Surrounded by
a sandy beach, it makes a perfect day trip and picnic
site. The snorkeling is great, as is the beachcombing.
Bonefishing will entice visiting anglers. |
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East
Point:
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| The
easternmost point on Little Cayman, this area is wide
open and undeveloped. It will feel as if your nearest
neighbor might be on Cayman Brac, which is visible, five
miles across the water to the east. |
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Point
of Sand:
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of Sand (or Sandy Point) is an expanse of pristine beach
at the southeast end of the island. The pink sand here
is a perfect place to picnic and a great launching pad
for snorkel excursions into the shallow water offshore,
where you can visit with Little Caymans wet-life. |
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Salt
Rock Nature Trail:
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This
mile-long nature trail through Little Cayman's interior
provides
close-up views of the island's exotic flora and fauna,
including many endemic species. A highlight is a large
freshwater underground cave system. It is historically
known as the "Pirate's Well." There are hosted
nature walks along the trail on Sunday mornings. |
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