Middle Caicos

#6 among destinations in Turks and Caicos Islands

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Middle Caicos is the largest island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. To the west, it is separated from North Caicos by Juniper Hole, and to the east, from East Caicos by Lorimer Creek, both narrow passages that can accommodate only small boats. The island is known for its extensive system of caves and its significant Lucayan Indian archaeological sites. The island is connected to North Caicos via a causeway. Middle Caicos was previously called Grand Caicos, although this name is not used today. ()

Alternative names: Area: 52.47 mi²Archipelago: Lucayan ArchipelagoCoordinates: 21°49'34"N, 71°48'9"W

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Region: Middle CaicosTurks and Caicos Islands

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Middle Caicos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Conch Bar Caves National Park.

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Conch Bar Caves National Park
2 min walk • The Conch Bar Caves, located on Middle Caicos, is the largest above-ground cave system in the Bahamas-Turks and Caicos Islands archipelago. The caves are near their namesake village of Conch Bar. In the 1880s, the caves were mined for guano, which was exported as fertilizer.