Turks & Caicos Sights

 

Like many of the islands in the different islands in the Caribbean Turks and Caicos will offer you the usual activities of a tropical island. Beaches, water sports and scenes from nature are all very common.

However, beyond all this you will also find that there are some special exclusive Turks and Caicos attractions that you can look forward to during your stay there.  

A historic place that you should definitely visit in Providenciales is Cheshire Hall. This Turks and Caicos attraction is about 200 years old and made up of ruins from an old cotton plantation. You will be thrilled to find that the ruins have been carefully preserved by the National Trust and are carefully set against the scenes of today’s Providenciales. Closely linked with this is another tourist spot which is the Wades Green Plantation which is also owned by the National Trust. Likewise this is a cotton plantation that tells of the history of island and its people. 

 

The Turks and Caicos National Museum is another must-see historic spot in the island. Located in Grand Turk Island in one of the oldest stone homes known as the Guinep House you will find various artifacts and exhibits. All these recount shipwrecks which have been discovered, the Lucayans and recent important events that have taken place.  

 

Besides these historical places there are also a lot of natural wonders that can be found in Turks and Caicos attractions. The Middle Caicos Caves are the largest and most impressive of its kind in the whole Caribbean. Found right next to the beach you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling after a tour of these. Other massive limestone formations also include that of The Hole in Long Bay, Providenciales. You can be lowered in to the hole which is forty feet deep and features a swimming hole at the bottom. 

 

Wildlife is also part of the many natural wonders that you will discover in this country. Start off with some bird watching in the salt ponds and inland marshes. Migratory birds frequent this place which has become a feeding ground for them. Next you can enjoy watching the Rock Iguana which are large lizards that are harmless in nature. Found mostly in Little Water Cay these reptiles are now being protected by the government.  Aside from these you can also get a glimpse of humpback whales in Grand Turk and Salt Cay of you visit between January to April. Dive into the waters and you’ll even be able to hear them communicating with each other. For those who can’t come during these months they can still enjoy Jojo the Dolphin. This bottlenose dolphin lives in the shallow waters of the island and has been around since 1980. He has become quite comfortable with his home and voluntarily interacts with the people who come around to see him. Protected by the government Jojo the dolphin is considered a National Treasure.  

 

Aside from these Turks and Caicos attractions you will be able to find many other exciting offerings while you are staying here. 

 

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