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About the island
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Capital: George Town
Location: Grand Cayman is a Caribbean, island group
in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras.
Size: 101 square miles ( 262 square km), 1.5 times
the size of Washington, DC
Population: 44,270
Language: English
Climate: Tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May
to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
Terrain: Low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral
reefs. The highest point on the island is The Bluff at 141 feet (43
meters).
Currency: Caymanian dollar (KYD)
Tourism info: Call Department of Tourism (305) 266-2300
or (305) 599-9033
Getting there from Miami: Grand Cayman is located
451 miles (727 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the Island
is to fly.
Travel Requirement:
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting Grand Cayman
to have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities available.
Getting around.
Grand Cayman Airport is located ...
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary
by island, they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and
scooters are also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
Rental cars are also available. You can use your home driver’s
license but you'll need to purchase a temporary Anguilla driver's
license for $20. Remember, when you take to the road, British rules
apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians should remember
to look right before crossing streets.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to Gran Cayman.
United State diplomatic representation
Consulate of Grand Cayman
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Web links
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