DISCOVER ONE OF CAYMAN’S AMAZING TREASURES
Strange as it may seem, there is really a place called “Hell” in Cayman’s paradise.
Located in the district of West Bay on Grand Cayman, Hell is a unique natural wonder of rugged blackened limestone outcropping. The jagged formations are a result of millions of years of geological evolution, due to acid rain and consumption of the rock by carbonate-loving organisms. This erosion has left an eerie and desolate looking landscape earning this location its highly appropriate name. The rocks are estimated to be 10 to 15 million years old.
Visitors have been flocking here for decades, for bragging rights that they have “been to Hell and back” or have simply taken someone’s advice to “go to Hell!”
Naturally, the ‘Devil’ roams at Hell and no visit is complete without a photo taken with him, you may also catch a glimpse of an “Angel” while on site.
A postcard dispatched from Hell Post Office is also a good way to share a memorable visit to this site.
Hell is located on lands owned by the Cayman Islands Government, as well as on adjoining areas, which are privately owned and offers a similar experience.
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What a cool tourist attraction.. They have chickens running all over Hell-literally lol... The monumens behind the store is what is called "Hell" and were very unique. The little shops... read more had funny t-shirts and other touristy items you can buy. Photo op when you pull in.
February 5, 2020It's all what you make of it!
We loved it. Good pictures of very odd rock formations. We loved the gift shop all painted in blood red.... read more It was really cool. When we walked in the first thing we saw was an elderly gentleman, maybe in his late 80s in a devil's outfit who said, welcome to hell. We started looking around and the little devil said what the hell are you looking to buy. Then a voice from the back said what the hell can I do for you. It went on for awhile. We couldn't help ourselves, we had to get pictures with the devil and send postcards to family back home as well as buy a shirt.
May 26, 2022Not really worth the trip, unless you are passing through to a different activity. Coming on a cruise, you are limited in time, so a trip to Stingray City... read more may make more sense.
February 24, 2020 -
I used Webster's to transport me to the Crystal Caves. Our tour guide, whose name started with an E, told us all about the history of the island and everything... read more we needed to know.
January 12, 2019Hell features tourist trap rips offs and some interesting rocks without any explanation. Yes there is a postal service but this was a let down and Grand Cayman would... read more do well to get rid of this in its present form.
March 11, 2020I visited the crystal cave with my brother and sister and a group of 11 other people on a cruise we were on. Our driver was Mr. Wilmot. He... read more was super funny and professional. I sat next to him on the bus and he called...More
November 2, 2019 -
OK just had to do it! It was a little disappointing - but fun to send postcards from hell to everyone back home!
April 13, 2020Amusing to get postcards stamped, the actual area is behind the post office. 30 mins is more than adequate. Very sweet lady in middle shop.
February 22, 2020We booked the Heart of Grand Cayman Tour on our recent visit to the Grand Cayman Islands. Wilmot was our driver. We had a wonderful time touring a number of... read more areas of Grand Cayman. We especially enjoyed visiting the Caybrew Distillery, Botanical Gardens and Pedro St. James. Wilmot was very informative about the Cayman Island history and development, including the airport expansion which was fascinating to hear.
The tour is about 3.5 hours in length, but it goes fast. We highly recommend taking this tour.
October 27, 2018 -
We made the journey to Hell to see the rock formations which were very interesting to look at. We stopped in The Devil's Hangout Gift Shop where the exceptionally friendly... read more staff told us more about the history of the formations.
February 5, 20235 minute stop. Devil and Angel cut-outs are alone are worth the stop. Shop is an experience, tons of T-shirts and tourist stuff inside and very passionate owner. ... read more Old lava-field in a swampy area behind post office & Store.
February 11, 2020A couple of years ago I stopped at the market in George Town. I bought numerous hand crafted item and regretted that I did not buy a beautiful Caymanite... read more Cross I saw. So this time we were in Cayman in Dec. 2018 and I stopped by the market to get that cross. I was greeted by the most friendly and awesome person named Rosemary. She truly made me fee so special and told me stories about the island and her culture. She shared such a touching story bout one of the items she made with a nativity scene and how the little donkey was so special to her when she was little. I talked with her for an hour enjoying every moment of her stories. In the end she was so thankful I listened with a caring ear and she gave me two of those nativities for each of my children, whom will keep those forever. I wanted to reach out to thank her for her kindness and sharing such wonderful stories and memories about her family. I highly recommend stopping by. There are so many beautiful items for sale.
February 21, 2019 -
My husband and I took the 2 1/2 hour tour to Tortuga, Hell and the Turtle Center. It was the perfect length tour for those looking to hit the highlights... read more of the island and then get back to the beautiful beach! Wilmot was a great guide. He made a few extra stops along the way around the island and was informative and humorous the entire way. The air conditioned van was nice on a hot day. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Wilmot!
June 28, 2019I love crafts and this was a perfect place to stop at. I especially liked Cayman Drift where she had beautiful items all repurposed
March 2, 2019This is a wonderful place to get the feel of Caymanian's heritage and how they live, this shows their crafts and how they use the natural resources to make a... read more living.
November 13, 2019 -
Great tour of Cayman with Wilmot. He was knowledgeable, accommodating and entertaining. Our tour ran late because we wanted to spend more time at a site. He didn't rush us.
July 15, 2019My family went to this Craft Market to get some souvenirs for friends and family back at home.
I usually expect local vendors to be very aggressive... read more and pushy to make their sale but this place was completely different. Very laid back and allowed us to browse around without any pressure of buying something from them.
When we found stuffs we wanted to buy, the vendors were extremely friendly and helpful. Especially Rosemary. The pricing was fair compare to other places selling similar stuff yet when we decided to buy a bunch, Rosemary took care of us.
Highly recommend this place to shop for souvenirs.
February 10, 2019This is an area right past the Hell Post Office. It was fun to stop in the area with the kids and look at the gift shop and take... read more some pictures, but Hell is the type of place you don't plan your day around. I would've been disappointed had this little excursion taken me away from the beautiful beach. As it happens, we were on our way to the other side of the island for another excursion anyway, so it was okay.
February 24, 2020 -
My husband and I took the $50 “best of cayman “ tour. The stops : Rum Cake Outlet (a tourist trap to buy cake and run that you can get... read more ANYWHERE), Governers Mansion (a drive by blink of eye - pointless ) Hell( this was an ok stop- sent postcards to sons), “Cayman house” (another drive by a house on Main Street completely pointless) and the turtle farm. The turtle farm is great but do not go with this tour! We stayed 45 minutes and could have enjoyed 3 + hours there. This tour provides very limited access, so we could not see the lagoon or the predators. Go on your own and spend an afternoon snorkeling with the turtles. Go across the street and play with the dolphins. Dolphins were not an option on this tour. You can get around easy on bus system and enjoy all this much better without the tour. Our driver Wilmot provided very limited information, could not answer either of my two questions, and told us way too many times to go on trip advisor and give him five stars. We do not recommend this tour. Attached is a picture of Hell. More
August 24, 2019Worth stopping if you have a car and make a quick visit. There's a gift shop where you can purchase assorted Hell and Grand Cayman items. The main... read more thing to see is a lava field with unusual formations. There's a cut out of the devil and you can take photos. The first time we visited we took the bus and I'm sure the driver had been asked a million times if "he was going the Hell".
April 3, 2020Novolette was an awesome tour guide around Grand Cayman, Hell, and the Turtle Farm. She was knowledgeable, happy to take pictures, and overall enjoyable to be around. She... read more and Christian also provided great transportation to and from the airport. I genuinely appreciated their friendliness and fantastic customer service.
May 15, 2019 -
He’ll is a kitschy little tourist trap that doesn’t disappoint! It’s a fun 30 min diversion.
The gift shop is stocked full of Hell double entendre shirts... read more and trinkets!
You’re greeted with How the Hell are ya? Where the Hell are you from? Who the Hell are you?
It’s fun!!
January 25, 2020Booked through Costco Travel. Shuttle service to and from the airport and the tours were excellent. Great way to see the island.
December 15, 2018We arrived on June 8 and was taken to resort by Wilmot - very nice and helpful. On June 14, did the Best of Cayman Tour with Wilmot as... read more our guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful at all places we stopped. He took pictures for us, which was great. He even took us back to the airport today when we had to leave. Thank you Wilmot!!
- Dietz family of 3
June 15, 2019 -
Everything I'd read about Grand Cayman said Hell was a not-to-be-missed attraction. But I found it to be completely underwhelming. Walk among unique rock formations, they said. But you're limited... read more to a boardwalk on the edge that limits you to one small section of the place. There was so much more to see - but only from a distance, meaning the rocks kinda blur together. The post office makes for a fun photo op, but nothing more if you don't send a postcard. We were there about ten minutes. Is it unique? Sure. Is it worth a stop? Meh - maybe. I'll give it 3 out of 5 for quirkiness, but this trip to Hell was anything but memorable.
July 18, 2022 -
My wife and I visited Grand Cayman (8day trip) in December 2018 with two other couples - decided to rent bikes (courtesy of Marriot Beach resort as guest) and took... read more a tour of the the west side of Grand Cayman. We decided to Bike to Hell....literally. Its a place of a few small cafe's, some tourist attractions and residential houses. The outlaying shoreline of Hell has these cool looking "jagged" rock formations. It took us about 5-6hrs to visit from Georgetown to Hell and back. Great time. We did visit a small resturant - called Alfresco Restuarant, a very small place overlooking the ocean. The food service was slow.....but is Island time, no hurry. We enjoyed a some fruity drinks and beer. I recommend this place.
As far as the Bicycles - they are simple and easy to use pedals and comfortable seats. Anyone can ride them. Just beware on some of the streets - they are narrow and cars/vans almost glance off you as they go by. The island people are extremely friendly. Go exploring - we met a great guy with a story about growing up on the island. cool stuff....can't wait to go back to Grand Cayman. Its not cheap though...
August 4, 2020This was a nice spot to visit on Grand Cayman Island if you don't expect too much. They have a post office, a gift shop and free restrooms.
These... read more are limestone rocks known as a phytokarst. The rocks have been eroded by acid rain and carbonate loving organisms.
March 26, 2020This is worth the 10 minute stop, just to send some postcards and have them postmarked from Hell. It's on the route back from the beaches or turtle center... read more to Georgetown.
The black limestone "hellish" rocks in the back do look other worldly. There was a gentleman out there to explain how it formed. An empty club behind the post office was opened by Bob Marley!
Bring your passport to get a "Hell" stamp in it. I had to settle for buying some amusing postcards that they stamped and marked from Hell.
February 2, 2020