Little Cayman

Little Cayman: A Caribbean Hidden Gem

Little Cayman is the smallest and least populated of the three Cayman Islands, with just 160 residents on this 10-mile-long island where almost everything sits at sea level. First sighted by Christopher Columbus in 1503, the island is now world-renowned for Bloody Bay Wall—consistently ranked among the planet's top dive sites for its dramatic vertical drop beginning at just 18 feet.

Beyond diving, Little Cayman is a nature sanctuary hosting the Caribbean's largest red-footed booby population at the Ramsar-protected Booby Pond, plus 2,000 critically endangered rock iguanas that roam freely (watch for those crossing signs!). The island's charm extends to Owen Island, a tiny private islet open to visitors, and the unique Tarpon Lake, where ocean fish have adapted to landlocked life.

With no venomous animals, one grocery store, a two-man police force, and a school enrollment in single digits, Little Cayman offers an authentic escape where the biggest decision is whether to dive the north or south side—and that usually depends on the weather.

170 people

Total Population

UTC/GMT -5 hours

Time Zone (EST)

19.6897° N, 80.0367° W

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August (29 °C avg)

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