Travel guide

Exuma

Swimming pigs and 365 cays

🗓️ Best time: December–April💰 Luxury · ~$250/day📍 Bahamas

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About Exuma

A 365-cay archipelago of impossibly turquoise water — home to the famous swimming pigs of Big Major, James Bond filming locations, and the world's clearest seawater.

⭐ Things to do in Exuma

Pig Beach (swimming pigs)Thunderball Grotto snorkelIguanas of Allen's CayStocking Island sandbarTropic of Cancer BeachMooneye Trolley Cave swimHighbourne CayThree Sisters Rocks

🍽️ What to eat in Exuma

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Conch saladFresh-caught grouperCoconut rum punchJohnny cake

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Boat tours essential; rent a Jeep for Great Exuma drives.

💡 Local tip

Do a full-day boat tour with locals — covers pigs, sharks, grottos, sandbars.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist areas safe. Avoid Nassau side streets at night.

🌙 Nightlife

Chat 'N' Chill beach bar; Fish Fry on Wednesdays.