Flamingo Pond Overlook
Caribbean flamingos can gather in the thousands at Flamingo Pond, just a short drive from the ferry landing.
Welcome to North Caicos and Middle Caicos
About North & Middle Caicos
North Caicos and Middle Caicos are the largest islands in the Turks and Caicos archipelago. These twin islands are connected by road, and are perfect for exploring miles of untouched beaches, fascinating historical sites, humbling caves, and quiet living.
With fewer than 2,000 inhabitants on North Caicos and only about 100 on Middle Caicos, these islands offer a truly unique experience: a Caribbean vacation in a place the masses have yet to discover.
Flights and Ferries
Getting Here
Flights and a passenger ferry service connect North Caicos to the main island of Providenciales, where most visitors spend their vacation. There are no flights or ferries to Middle Caicos, though it's easy to drive to the island from North Caicos across the causeway.
The Providenciales—North Caicos Ferry is a scenic 30-minute trip that runs up to five times per day. Alternatively, flights from North Caicos to Providenciales are about 15 minutes long and are offered several times per week.
Island Day Trips
A day trip to North and Middle Caicos is one of our top recommended activities if you're staying on nearby Providenciales. Just one day is enough time to see many of the top attractions, from Mudjin Harbour's dramatic coastline to the ancient Indian Cave and Conch Bar Caves.
Most day trip visitors take the Providenciales—North Caicos Ferry, which offers roundtrip fares for $65. Once on North Caicos, you'll need to rent a car to explore the islands.
Islands of the
Turks & Caicos
Turks & Caicos
Domestic flights and a small passenger ferry connect North Caicos to the main island of Providenciales, where nearly all international flights land. There are no flights offered to Middle Caicos, but the island is easy to access via a causeway connecting it to North Caicos.
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A Unique World to Discover
There’s a vast amount of unspoiled Caribbean wilderness to discover on North Caicos and Middle Caicos. The two islands are an amazing destination for outdoor photography, boasting countless beaches, dramatic cliffs, and lush landscapes that shelter Caribbean flamingos, ospreys, herons, and more.
On remote Middle Caicos, you'll find mesmerizing caves, sinkholes, and blue holes. The island is home to the Middle Caicos Ocean Hole, the widest blue hole in the world. On verdant North Caicos, the archipelago's Garden Island, beautiful wetlands and ponds as well as the best preserved historical plantation site, Wade's Green Plantation, await.
The southern mangrove wetlands of both islands belong to the massive Ramsar Nature Reserve, the largest protected area in the Turks and Caicos.
Sights & Attractions
Ramsar Nature Reserve
Best Attractions
North Caicos and Middle Caicos offer many attractions and sites that you won't find elsewhere in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Given that few people visit these islands, it's common to have many of these historical, natural, and geological sites all to yourself.
Wade's Green Plantation
This former Loyalist cotton plantation is a step back in time, offering beautiful historical ruins and remnant cotton plants.
Conch Bar Caves
Conch Bar Caves is the largest dry cave system in the Turks and Caicos—Bahamas chain, and houses caverns, bats, and more.
East Bay Islands National Park
Brilliant turquoise water fills this expansive national park that offers uninhabited cays and spectacular mangrove wetlands.
Indian Cave
This open-gallery cave named after the country's indigenous Lucayan people is an interesting geological site (and free to visit).
Crossing Place Trail
At times overgrown, Crossing Place Trail boasts some of the best hiking in the country along its beautiful limestone bluffs and beach dunes.
Cottage Pond
This peaceful inland sinkhole is a wonderful place for watching birds like ducks, warblers, and gnatcatchers.
North & Middle Caicos Beaches
Both North Caicos and Middle Caicos offer beautiful beaches that lack the large-scale development that is common throughout the Caribbean. Each coast offers visitors something different, whether it's echoing sea caves, knee-deep turquoise water that extends for miles, or snorkeling coral reefs that are just a few fin kicks from shore.
All the beaches on North Caicos and Middle Caicos are found on the northern coast of the islands. Most of them are located along the main road that carves through both islands, making it easy to visit several coasts in one trip.
Beaches of North Caicos
Beaches of Middle Caicos
Bambarra Beach
Towering casuarina trees, shallow turquoise water, and quaint beach huts characterize this award-winning white-sand beach.
Mudjin Harbour
This majestic coastline is one of the best in the country, with wild white-sand beaches framed by high limestone cliffs overlooking Dragon Cay.
Whitby Beach
Whitby Beach is the largest continuous beach on the island, so there's plenty of unspoiled shoreline to explore.
Pumpkin Bluff Beach
Often great for swimming, Pumpkin Bluff Beach is a worthwhile stop if you're visiting Three Marys Cays and Hollywood Beach.
Sandy Point Beach
You can find shallow sandbars, crystal-clear ocean, and views of neighboring private island Parrot Cay at this picturesque beach.
From Pre-Columbian to Present
Unearth Centuries of History
There are more than 1,300 years of human history on North and Middle Caicos. First inhabited by the indigenous Lucayan people (Taínos) of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and later settled by American Loyalists who built the islands' cotton and sisal plantations during the 1800s, the twin islands are a step back in time to the country's early history.
Middle Caicos and the adjacent East Caicos likely supported the largest Taíno populations in the Caribbean region. You can explore a few of their past dwelling sites, such as Indian Cave and the Conch Bar Caves, easily during your visit. The overgrown ruins of the extensive Wade's Green Plantation and Haulover Plantation provide the best glimpse into the country's Loyalist past.
The Loyalists The Lucayans
Sports & Activities
North Caicos and Middle Caicos boast a remote and unblemished marine environment that's certainly worth exploring during your trip.
The peaceful shallows and sounds are spectacular for bonefishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, while some beaches offer interesting snorkeling sites and coral reef formations teeming with life. On land, the top activities are birdwatching, hiking, and cycling.
Where to Stay
Hotels & Accommodation
North Caicos has three small hotels while Middle Caicos has one resort consisting of guest houses, keeping with the quiet nature of the islands. There are no large hotels, all-inclusive resorts, or spas. All of these properties are on or near a beach.
The accommodations on North Caicos and Middle Caicos offer a quieter and simpler retreat than what you'll find on the main island of Providenciales. Some offer a relaxing pool or an onsite restaurant, while others can include bicycles or kayaks for guests.
Restaurants
North and Middle Caicos were once the agricultural centre of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Today, they are the source of most of the country's locally-grown produce, from succulent papaya to sugar cane and coconuts.
The two islands offer a more limited selection of restaurants than Providenciales, but are great places to sample authentic Turks and Caicos cuisine. Several oceanview restaurants and inland eateries are found across the two islands that feature dishes created with freshly caught seafood and local produce.