Everything in Grand Cayman seems to be oriented around the shoreline. When you've got such great beaches, snorkeling and diving; that is how it should be. Venture inland a bit too the Botanical Garden to see the diversity of trees and plants that somehow anchor into the craggy rocks and sand. Lots of Cayman parrots fly above as you walk through a variety of environments they have created. The orchids weren't blooming but it was interesting to see their air root systems and the trees while walking above the razor edged coral rocks. Heritage sand garden was interesting as is the Rankine house. Cacti abound. Roadkill Cactus brings a chuckle just for the name, but it is accurate. Highlight is the Colour Garden. Tonnes of flowers and plants. Amazing to see what we'd call houseplants in their natural environment. If you want to see/touch the rare blue iguanas do not show up late for the tour. Very prompt departure. So we went left of the Highland trail and were able to see a couple through the fence. We were then on a 6 ship / 20k passenger day. Cruisers were nowhere in sight. Place was very quiet. Guess they head to Seven Mile, turtles, Rum Point and Stingray.

We visited in the month of February, when most of the flowers aren't blooming. Recommend this more during the warmer months, particularly towards June when the orchids are in full bloom. This is the place to see the blue iguana. They're a bit more elusive, and definitely less blue in the winter, but it was still cool to get to see a couple hanging out on the road. Props to Saige, our guide for the visit (we had a handicapped individual and we received an offer to ride in a golf cart). Saige answered our billion questions about the plant and animal life.

A big park which lies in the eastern part of Grand Cayman, so plan at least a couple of hours here! It takes about 45 min. to go by car from Georgetown, tickets can be bought at ticket office in the entrance building, you will also get a map of the park. Here is the only place where the blue iguanas native to the Cayman can be seen in the wild, the species is endangered now. As well a whole lot of different flora, birds and butterflies, an orchid park and a typical Cayman house are presented. In the botanical part of the park there are many places to sit and rest, so a day or half a day here is a good idea for leisure type travellers or nature photographers. Try not to hurry through it. The iguanas roam free around the park, the colorful parrots fly above, and sun shines. Best place to be in the nature surroundings at the Grand Cayman. By the entrance there is a shop with souvenirs and refreshments and WC, admission rates are 8 CI dollar, and no pets are allowed in the Park.