From Cayman Visitor Blog

Cayman Islands National Museum

This 19th century structure has been used as everything from the courts building to town jail to the place for Sunday worship, so it’s quite fitting that Cayman’s relatively brief but resourceful history is recorded here.

The museum contains more than 4,000 artifacts from the Island’s natural and cultural history including coins, fossils, cat boats, documents, art and crafts.

The museum shop was the first post office. Commissioner Fredrick Sanguinetti’s term of office is marked by the development of the post office and postal facilities. Established in 1890, the post office in George Town was housed here until a new facility was built in the centre of the capital. This small office held fewer than 10 postal boxes, for most mail was distributed to the public by hand. Prior to this we had to rely on mail services on seamen and friends in Jamaica.

Enjoy the cultural treasures of the people of Cayman. The current cultural patterns in Cayman are evolved from tradition and history. The collections provide a tangible connection to early Caymanians and their skills such as turtling and rope making, shipbuilding and entrepreneurial abilities which brought many Caymanians sound financial security. The objects in the museum account for this history,  as well as the people who made history. From the earliest pioneers to the latest bankers this is, a celebration of their communities through objects they used and thoughts which they expressed.

Mastic Trail

Visitors who are truly passionate about nature can experience the Mastic, a deep forest trail that is one of the few untouched woodland areas remaining on Grand Cayman.

Located about 50-minutes from Seven Mile Beach, the two-mile Mastic Trail presents hikers with a vast array of woodland species whose evolution has been untouched by man for millions of years: banana birds, West Indian woodpeckers, Cayman parrots, Cuban tree frogs and numerous species of bats, butterflies, hermit crabs, lizards, iguanas, geckos and snakes (not to worry – none are venomous). Sheltered by rare trees including cedar, mahogany and mastic for which it is named, the trail also features black mangroves and the sturdy national tree, the silver thatch palm.

Tip: The terrain is flat but heat, humidity and absence of breeze can make the trek challenging. Explore the Mastic only with the National Trust’s knowledgeable experienced guides.

Cayman Visitor App

Welcome to Cayman Visitor, the official app of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association.  The Cayman Islands offer an authentic experience for all ages. The azure Caribbean water not only brings endless entertainment and activities but also contributes to the production of some of the tastiest food experiences in the world. Cayman Visitor can direct you to the best seafood restaurant, or set you up with a charter to catch dinner for yourself. Your complete Cayman Islands vacation planner also includes a wide variety of hotels, beaches, shops, golf courses, photos, currency exchange, attractions and much more. You will never get lost with the GPS locator and offline maps to guide you on your way.

App Content

Find everything you need to know about the Cayman Islands in the Cayman Visitor app.

12 Categories with constant news, events and updates every week. Check out the app content below.

WINE & DINE

ACCOMMODATION

SHOPPING

INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION

SIGHT SEEING

CAMANA BAY

WELLNESS

CITA

REAL ESTATE

WATER SPORTS

NEWS AND EVENTS

To download the apps go to:

iPhone/iPad

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cayman-visitor/id533517297?mt=8

Android Phone

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cayman.visitor&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jYXltYW4udmlzaXRvciJd

Android Tablet

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tab.caymanvisitor&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwidGFiLmNheW1hbnZpc2l0b3IiXQ..

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