- AirportProvidenciales (PLS)
- CurrencyUS dollar (USD)
- LanguageEnglish
- Best timeDecember to April
Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory just southeast of the Bahamas, best known for Grace Bay on Providenciales, a long sweep of fine white sand protected by a barrier reef. The water is calm and clear most of the year.
Beyond 'Provo', ferries and small planes reach Grand Turk's colonial capital, Cockburn Town, the wild cays of North and Middle Caicos, and seasonal humpback whale migrations from January to April.
Top things to do
- Swim and snorkel at Grace Bay and Bight Reef
- Walk the sandbar at Long Bay
- Visit the limestone Conch Bar Caves on Middle Caicos
- See humpback whales off Salt Cay and Grand Turk
- Paddleboard the mangroves of Mangrove Cay
Tours & excursions on Turks and Caicos
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Landmarks on Turks and Caicos
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Where to stay
Grace Bay
the main beach strip with most hotels
Long Bay
kitesurfing and villas
Grand Turk
historic and quiet
Getting there & around
Providenciales has nonstop flights from the US, Canada and the UK. Car hire is useful on Provo; taxis are priced by zone.
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Cross over: nearby islands & regions
Combine Turks and Caicos with a neighbour. Distances are straight-line.
Dominican Republic370 km away
Cuba618 km away
Puerto Rico667 km away
The Bahamas682 km away
Florida KeysNeighbouring region · 1,069 km
Cartagena & Colombia's CaribbeanNeighbouring region · 1,317 kmHeader photo: Tim Sackton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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