From driving through unpaved wilderness to the National Museum in the capital city, we explore the landmark attractions to visit in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
North and Middle Caicos
These largely uninhabited Caribbean islands present an all-too-rare opportunity to discover their treasures by vehicle. The back roads are safe and easy to navigate, leading to countless beaches, coasts, and wetland sights. As the largest islands of the group, there are plenty of adventures to be had. A hired jeep will take you through the beautiful unpaved wilderness from the remote beach of Cedar Point to the village of Lorimers on Middle Caicos.
Turks Head Brewery
Based in central Providenciales and beginning operations in 2001 as TCI’s first and only brewery, Turks Head Brewery currently produces four varieties of beer and lager: Turk’s Head Lager, Turk’s Head Amber, Island Hopping Ale, and Turk’s Head Lite. The brewery occasionally produces a seasonal selection, including a St. Patrick’s Day stout. Even though it has recently expanded, it is still small yet interesting, with an on-site shop and taproom.
Turks and Caicos National Museum
The country’s only museum resides in Cockburn Town on the historic Front Street, and as the only place to find artefacts and learn about the islands’ past and cultural heritage, it is well worth a visit. The primary exhibit is centred on the oldest European shipwreck excavated in the Western Hemisphere – the Molasses Reef Wreck. It also houses important physical evidence of Indigenous people, such as a canoe paddle, pottery, and bone tools.
Chalk Sound National Park
This secluded natural lagoon is a startling shade of turquoise, dotted with small islands where endemic Turks and Caicos Rock Iguanas cling to the rock. Elsewhere, the park hosts an underwater cave and an abandoned plane wreck. A short drive from Grace Bay, this is the ideal location to rent a kayak or hop on a stand-up paddleboard.
Mudjin Harbour
The highlight of Middle Caicos, Mudjin is known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, white-sand beach and Dragon Cay – a small limestone inshore island. Next to the beach, you will find the extensive dry cave system of the Conch Bar Caves. Keen hikers might try the historical Crossing Place trail, which will lead you to Mudjin on a path traversing hills, cliffs and beaches.
The Grand Turk Lighthouse
This historic iron monument, originally cast in England in 1852, oversees TCI’s infamous northeast reef. This spot was notorious for causing shipwrecks and threatened the islands’ salt industry as ships feared to draw near. Visit for jaw-dropping panoramic views, particularly during whale watching season and a touch of historical insight.
