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Visitor guide
History
Columbus sighted the islands in 1503, and they were settled by the British in the 1700s. Once a seafaring and turtling community, Cayman is now a British Overseas Territory and a financial centre.
Culture
Pirates Week in November and the Batabano carnival celebrate local heritage. Caymanian culture keeps seafaring traditions such as catboat sailing alive.
Languages & Creoles
English is the official language, spoken with a distinctive Caymanian accent and vocabulary.
Currency
The Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), worth about 1.20 US dollars. US dollars are widely accepted.
Popular Attractions
Seven Mile Beach, Stingray City and world-class wall diving are the big draws. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman offer quieter diving and nature.
Food
Turtle stew, conch and Cayman-style fish are traditional, and heavy cake is a sweet speciality. Grand Cayman is also known as a culinary hub with a major food festival.
Places to Visit
George Town, Seven Mile Beach, Rum Point, Bodden Town, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
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