Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Turks and Caicos Islands? Check out our Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Turks and Caicos Islands.
Top Places to visit in Turks and Caicos Islands:
Grace Bay, Taylor Bay, Chalk Sound National Park, Leeward Beach, Mudjin Harbor, Caicos Conch Farm and Island Sea Center, Sapodilla Bay, Pine Cay, Gibbs Cay, Smith's Reef, Conch Bar Caves National Park, Bight Reef, Crossing Place Trail, Grand Turk Lighthouse, Long Bay Beach
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10 Things Not to Do in Turks and Caicos
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Vacations are all about getting some much-needed rest and relaxation. That’s why we decided to make your trip to Turks and Caicos hassle-free by compiling this list of things NOT to do during your stay so your vacation is memorable.
1. Don’t Forget Coral-Safe Sunscreen
If you plan on participating in water excursions, many of them won’t allow you to join if you’re not equipped with coral-safe sunscreen. This special type of sunscreen will not only protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but it will protect Turks and Caicos’ coral reefs, too.
2. Don’t Drink the Tap Water
The tap water is safe to drink, but many people suggest you avoid it at all costs. The piped water in the hotels originates from reverse osmosis desalination. It usually doesn’t taste very good...
3. Don’t Be Surprised at Your Cab Fare
Before hopping into a cab, it’s always best to negotiate the rate upfront so you’re not hit with any hidden surprises. All drivers will also charge you per person.
4. Don’t Expect to Eat Lobster Off-Season
August 25th through April 1st is the time when lobsters are in season. It’s illegal for lobsters to be caught during the off-season, so you won’t even find them offered on restaurant menus.
5. Don’t Try to Walk Everywhere
The scenery is so gorgeous, you’ll definitely feel the urge to walk around the islands and explore. But with the blistering heat and many attractions spread out miles apart from each other, use a taxi cab or a bicycle .
6. Don’t Look for a Deal
This Caribbean nation is very expensive. They don’t have a natural harbor, so large ships aren’t able to import goods, and the land isn’t suitable for crops. This makes pricing outrageous, from the food in the restaurants to the groceries in the stores.
7. Don’t Forget Insect Repellent
Make sure you pack a strong insect repellant to protect you from various critters, especially mosquitos. Sea Lice and jellyfish repellant will also come in handy. If you forget to include these items in your luggage, you’ll be looking to pay 4 times what you would’ve paid at home.
8. Don’t Eat the Conch
Turks and Caicos is known for its conch – a tropical mollusk that can be eaten in a variety of ways. But sadly, the population of this delicacy has declined significantly in recent years. You can do your part in saving this species of marine life by skipping out on conch cuisine entirely.
9. Don’t Visit During December
December is the islands’ busiest time of the year. If you want to cut down on your travel costs, consider visiting in July. This is when rates drop by close to 40%, and you’ll have less tourists to deal with.
10. Don’t Forget to Go Bird Watching
You can’t visit the islands without checking out the wildlife. Turks and Caicos is full of marshes and salt ponds that are the homes to over 170 species of birds,
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Restaurants in Turks And Caicos - Val visits the Conch Shack
Restaurants in Turks And Caicos - Val visits the Conch Shack
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Best -- Conch Bar Caves, Middle Caicos, Turks & Caicos
Conch Bar Caves, Middle Caicos, Turks & Caicos
Amazing caves to visit (can wear flip flops but running shoes are better). Stop at the entrance to pay the fee and strongly recommend the extra couple bcks for the guided tour. Dimitri, the tour guide was awesome (while not required/requested, tipped him because he was that great).
For videographers or photographers, well worth it. Don’t forget a steady cam, ND filter and a couple of strong LED lights for various effects (lighting, backlighting, etc). Lower light areas could use a travel tripod for support and smaller F-stop. Christmas room is completely pitch dark with no lights. Absolutely mental.
Inscription on the plaque outside the entrance:
These limestone caves are the largest in the Caicos Islands. They continue underground for great distances and some believe there are tunnels that reach the sea.
In the 1880’s, the caves were mined for “guana” or bat maure. For 10 years until the supply was exhausted this “cave” earth was exported overseas where fertilizer was in great demand.
During this time, evindence of Lucayan habitation was unearthed. These aboriginal people used the caves as places of worship and as shelters during hurricanes. Artifacts include two wooden stools and some crude bedsteads of forked sticks.
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Conch Bar Caves | Turks & Caicos
I went on a little adventure in my home backyard and found the Conch Bar Caves on Middle Caicos is the largest non-submerged cave system in the Bahamas-Turks and Caicos island chain and is a Turks and Caicos national park. The cave system is named after the village of Conch Bar nearby.
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Conch is a big part of the Turks and Caicos cuisine. Providence Island in Turks and Caicos is home to the only conch farm in the world, so of course I had to visit. I also tasted various conch recipes that are most popular on the island.
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If you are traveling to the Turks and Caicos and find yourself on Providenciales, you have to make a stop at Da Conch Shack. Go for the chill vibes, good conch fritters and strong rum punch!
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