Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Many Caymanians refer to Pedro St. James as
Pedro Castle. The name harks back to the 1950s
when a private investor tried to transform the
site into a tourist accommodation.
Pirates Cave
, Shamrock Drive, Bodden Town,
345-947-3122. A less
scenic and more touristy stop (but nonetheless fun) is at the Pirate Cave in
Bodden Town. Reputed to have been used by pirates to hide their treasure
and supposedly linked by tunnels to similar caves in the reef, the cave is
now open for self-guided tours. You'll first view a blue iguana and Cayman
parrot, as well as a traditional Cayman cottage, then head underground
for a look at the cave. Across the street, alleged pirate graves, carved by
slaves from rock in the shape of small houses, make an interesting site.
Open daily 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is CI $5 for adults, CI $4 for children
under age 12.
Stingray Brewery
, Red Bay Road,
345-947-6699. This microbrewery
produces Stingray Beer, sold throughout the islands, and offers a tour of
the brewery. Located just east of the intersection of Crewe Road and South
Sound Road (on the right side of the road if you are traveling east). Closed
Sunday.
Blowholes
. On the main road between Frank Sound and East End, east of
the turnoff for Frank Sound Road, lies this roadside attraction. Park and
walk down to the rugged coral rocks that have been carved by the rough
waves into caverns. As waves hit the rocks, water spews into the air, creat-
ing one of the best photo opportunities on the island. You'll access the blow-
holes from a free parking area just off the main road; follow the wooden
stairs down to sea level. Don't stand too close to the edge of these forma-
tions! The water shoots strongest when the waves are large (and the calm-
est days have no action at all), with sprays reaching 20 to 30 feet in the air.
Wear good shoes for this excursion; the ironshore is sharp and footing isn't
solid.
