Mayaguana Island is the third most southerly island in The Bahamas. Uninhabited until 1812 it is now home to approximately 312 locals and it remains largely undeveloped and isolated. That's a Bahamian way of saying it's an ideal getaway for travelers seeking footprint-free beaches, reef diving and sport fishing.

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MAYAGUANA

Mayaguana Island was uninhabited until 1812, when people began to migrate from the nearby Turks Islands. It's home to approximately 312 locals and the Bahama hutia, a cross between a rat and a rabbit that was thought to be extinct until the 1960s.

The three settlements on Mayaguana are Abraham's Bay, Pirate's Well and Betsy Bay. They are very close-knit communities, each not more than 15 minutes from the other. Most inhabitants of Mayaguana make a living by fishing and working as fishing guides, or by farming the fertile soil of the island's woody terrain. The main form of transportation to Mayaguana is the mailboat, which transports the mail, and the occasional small group of adventurous travelers, as well at the three flights per week offered from Nassau on Bahamasair.

Mayaguana is the least developed and most isolated island in The Bahamas. That's a Bahamian way of saying it's an ideal getaway for travelers seeking footprint-free beaches, reef diving and sport fishing.

WHAT TO DO:

• Nature lovers will enjoy the fact the island has an ecological significance, being home to tropical birds lke the West Indian Flamingo and the Booby. (A type of gannet that breeds on the small cays offshore of the main island). Other wildlife includes osprey and iguanas. An important venue for nesting sea turtles, the eastern half of the island is completely undeveloped. This side of the island is attractive to those extreme hikers that enjoy the challenge of hiking without developed trails.
• Clear pristine waters that are home to an abundance of marine life, which include shellfish as well as deep and shallow water sportfish, surround the island. Our unspoiled reefs that are lively and colorful have and continue to capture the attention of both avid as well as casual divers.

GETTING HERE:

There are 3 weekly flights from Nassau to Mayaguana on Bahamasair. The flight makes a stop in Inagua and Mayaguana so it is important to listen to the cabin crew as to which airport the flight lands at first. The departure time from Nassau is 9.15am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the flight arrives back in Nassau 1.35pm. For an up-to-date flight schedule please visit Bahamasair