Allan's Cays Iguanas
Allan's Cays
The northernmost island group in the Exumas, where the critically endangered Allan's Cay rock iguanas crowd onto the beach to greet visitors.
Allan's Cay lies at the northern tip of the Exuma Islands, about 80 kilometers from Staniel Cay. The island is home to the Allan's Cay rock iguana, a species found only here and critically endangered. Adults can grow to nearly one meter long, and at the sound of a boat they climb onto the beach. Speedboat tours from Nassau often make this their first stop, while getting there from Staniel Cay requires a longer boat trip. Visitors may only watch from the shore. Feeding the iguanas by hand is prohibited, since it can result in bites and harm their health. Do not walk into the interior of the island and trample their burrows.
Opening hours
Daytime only (follows boat schedule)
Nearby sights
- Norman's Cay Plane Wreck
- Shroud Cay
- Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
- Sea Aquarium Snorkel Site
- Rocky Dundas
- Rachel's Bubble Bath
- Compass Cay Nurse Sharks
- Pig Beach, Big Major Cay