Christopher Columbus Discovered the Cayman…

He named them 'Las Tortugas' (The Turtles) due to the abundance of sea turtles he encountered. The name later changed to 'Caymanas,' referring to the marine crocodiles (caimans) once present.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayman_Islands#History

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Published: March 30, 2026
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