WEST & NORTH CAICOS
West Caicos , formerly known as Belle Island, is the last island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago to the west, and the second largest uninhabited island in the country. The island has a collective area of about eleven square miles, with generally flat terrain. The large West Caicos Marine National Park protects a large portion of the waters around the island.
The west coast of the island offers miles of beautiful low iron shore cliffs, and the other sides make up about five miles of pristine beach. West Caicos currently has ruins from several centuries, along with the unfinished buildings of the Molasses Reef Resort project.
West Caicos is a spectacular place to visit on a charter excursion from Providenciales, as it combines a little of everything.
Beautiful snorkeling surrounds the island, and is especially fascinating on the coast of the West Caicos Marine National Park. The cliff coastline here hides many fun little caves, and there is some great cliff jumping sites as well. The Yankee Town historical site is a short walk from the coasts, as is Lake Catherine.
Shared public charters typically do not visit West Caicos, due to its greater distance from Providenciales compared to likewise exquisite locations such as Half Moon Bay and Fort George Cay, so it’ll probably be necessary to arrange a private charter if you’d like to visit West Caicos on a day trip.
North Caicos is the second largest island in the Turks and Caicos, with a collective landmass of 45 mi² (116 km²). The island is located between Providenciales and Middle Caicos, on the north edge of the Caicos Banks and Caicos Islands underwater plateau.
North Caicos is sparsely populated, and supports a resident population of about 2000. A paved road causeway connects North Caicos to Middle Caicos, allowing for easy transit back and forth, with the result that both islands largely function as one.
As is the case throughout the Turks and Caicos, tourism is the primary industry on North Caicos. The island is home to a few dozen quaint vacation rental houses, as well as one small boutique hotel, the Pelican Beach Hotel.
North Caicos Quick Facts Population 1,312 (2012 Census) Area 45 mi² (116 km²) Airport North Caicos Airport (NCA) Best Beach Sandy Point Beach Highest Point 100 feet (30 m) Monkey Hill
Life is generally quiet on North Caicos. The island supports several small grocery stores and restaurants, as well as a few bonefishing and tour charter companies. Small passenger ferries that travel between Sandy Point Marina North Caicos and Heaving Down Rock on Providenciales provide the primary means of transport to the island.
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