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Exuma Cays
WARNING: You will not run out of things to do.
Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park: a natural
wonder waiting to be discovered
Exuma Cays in the Bahamas is renowned
world-wide for its great beauty and friendly
people. It is not only an attractive tourist
destination because of its sheer beauty and
slow-moving pace, but this incredible island
also boasts of the world’s first land
and sea park.
Experience
the Thrill of the World’s First Land and
Sea Park
The land and sea park in Exuma Cays
was the first of its kind in the world. Located
approximately 65 miles southeast of Nassau,
this natural wonder was established in 1959
by The Bahamas National Trust. It stretches
for 176 square miles and is a popular destination
for diving enthusiasts. Although divers are
permitted to swim amongst the cays and reefs
in the park, the area and its vast population
of marine life are protected. In 1986, the area
was established as a no-take fishery reserve
to ensure that the numerous ocean creatures
were protected.
A World Teeming with Life
When swimming the waters of this natural
phenomenon, you truly do not know what you will
encounter. The park is alive with color and
activity as fish of every kind swim before your
eyes. The efforts made to protect the population
of creatures in this park have resulted in the
increased growth of important species such as
queen conch, Nassau grouper and spiny lobster.
When visiting this water world, you will most
certainly want to bring an underwater camera
to capture the wonders of marine life all around
you. Do not be surprised if you see a beautiful
sea turtle swimming amongst the coral reefs.
Although this park is characterized by water,
the land area is as fascinating. It serves as
a refuge for several rare and endangered Iguanas,
marine birds such as Terns and the long-tailed
Tropicbird, and a small mammal called the Hutia.
A Tour of the Exuma Cays Land and
Sea Park is a Memorable Experience
Be sure to take a guided tour of the
Exuma Cays land and sea park. There are many
experienced guides in the area who can tell
you all about the various marine and mammal
life in the environment. Bahamians are very
proud of this spectacular park and are always
delighted to share their enthusiasm with you.
The best experience is to rent a kayak and allow
a guide to steer you across the sapphire-coloured
waters and atop coral reefs teeming with exciting
and mysterious marine life. The Exuma Cays land
and sea park is truly one of the great natural
wonders of the world.
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