North Caicos Beaches
North Caicos offers many beautiful white sandy beaches for you to explore, all of which are located on the north shore. Most are secluded and deserted, and several good snorkeling spots can also be found.
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Middle Caicos Beaches
Many impressive beaches are found on Middle Caicos, including Mudjin Harbor, the finest landscape in the Turks and Caicos.
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Diving
One small boat charter operator offers one or two tank dives from North Caicos. Gear is available for rent, or bring your own.
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Wade's Green Plantation
Found near Kew on North Caicos, Wades Green is the best preserved and most famous historical plantation in the Turks and Caicos. Built by Wade Stubbs in 1789 as a cotton and sisal plantation, the buildings here are in better condition and more clearly identified than any other plantation site in the country. Sisal was used in the production of rope, and during the 1700s and 1800s there was strong global demand for rope. Tickets can be purchased at the National Trust Office, in Kew. Generally open from 8:00-10:00 AM, and 1:30-3:30 PM.
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Cottage Pond
Explored by divers in 2001, this scenic 150 foot diameter fresh-water pond was found to have cave systems going down as deep as 250 feet. This is also an excellent site for bird watching. Easy stop right off of Sandy Point Road.
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Flamingo Pond Overlook
1000s of Greater Flamingos can be seen at times at the Flamingo Pond overlook. The overlook is a distance from the pond, so it helps to bring binoculars.
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Three Marys Cays
Found on the north coast between Sandy Point and Whitby, Three Mary Cays are three tiny rocky islands right near the beach. The scenery is beautiful here and there is excellent snorkeling not far out. This area can be difficult to find, so be sure to check the map before journeying.
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Mudjin Harbour
The Mudjin Harbour coastline offers what many consider to be the finest scenic landscapes in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Beginning at the northwest point of Middle Caicos, Mudjin Harbour consists of two miles of spectacular high limestone cliffs and white sandy beaches, ending at impressive Dragon Island. Great snorkeling is found around the Dragon Island beach area when conditions are calm. Don’t forget to bring your camera.
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Conch Bar Cave
Conch Bar Cave is the largest above ground cave system in the entire Bahamas - Turks and Caicos archipelago. In the 1880s, bat manure was mined here and exported for fertilizer. During these excavations, several ancient Lucayan Indian artifacts were found, including two unique Duho seats.
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Indian Cave
Indian Cave is a single gallery cave with many openings and skylights. It can be found just off the main road about half a mile west of Conch Bar Village and is well worth a quick stop. Archeological digs conducted here have reviled artifacts from ancient Lucayan Indians and bones from extinct animals such as giant land tortoises and flightless birds.
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Crossing Place Trail
Traditionally the main link between North and Middle Caicos, Crossing Place Trail is a mildly-strenuous path that leads along the breathtaking cliffs and beaches of Mudjin Harbour. It’s best to wear shoes or boots when hiking this trail as some areas can be rocky.
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Haulover Plantation
About two miles north of the Lorimers settlement is Haulover Plantation ruins. Constructed by John Lorimer in 1791, Haulover was one of the largest plantations ever in the Turks and Caicos.
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