A number of commercial airlines offer nonstop flights to Providenciales from various international airports in the United States and Canada. Miami is only a 1 hour and 15 minute flight away. From Provo International Airport, visitors can easily board commuter flights to the other islands in the Turks and Caicos chain.
There are regional airports on the islands of Grand Turk, North Caicos and South Caicos, all serviced by commercial airlines. Another option for traveling between islands is to go by private boats or passenger ferries. On any of these journeys, travelers will be able to take in a number of cays as well as the incredible turquoise blue ocean waters and marine life along the way.
For people who have their own vessels, quite a few marinas are available in Turks and Caicos for docking private boats. One of the most well-known, the Blue Haven Marina on Providenciales, has slips available for large yachts up to feet in length. Both of our island groups are situated on extensive underwater plateaus , which are divided by the Columbus Passage , a foot m deep rift. The ocean water depth on the surface of the plateaus is quite shallow, often less than thirty feet deep 9m.
The Caicos Banks refers to the extensive and shallow marine banks that support the Caicos Islands. The corals reefs in the country are considered some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the region and are home to a wide array of marine life. Many of our populated islands have airports or airstrips.
Transport between our islands largely takes place on small domestic flights and passenger ferries. There are no car ferry vessels. North Caicos and Middle Caicos are the only islands connected by a road causeway.
You may be interested in our Flights to Providenciales and Passports and Visas pages. Airplane over Little Water Cay. South Caicos. Grand Turk. Salt Cay. Travel Info. Getting Here. Getting Around. Things to Do. Local and international telephone, facsimile, internet and cellular services are available through local companies FLOW and Digicel.
Country code is If you have cell service in the USA you may enable International Roaming which would allow you to place and receive calls whilst in the Turks and Caicos.
You are also able to rent or purchase a chip or a telephone from one of the local services providers. Post Offices are located on all inhabited islands.
All mail is transported by air. There are many different issues and denominations of stamps for enthusiasts to collect. Philatelic Bureaus are located on both Provo and Grand Turk. Visitors from the British Commonwealth Countries, The United States of America, Canada and holders of International drivers license are permitted to drive for 30 days on their respective license.
Visitors from all other countries are required to possess a Visitors Permit, which can be obtained at the Road Safety Department. These Islands boast one of the lowest crime rates and highest crime-solved rates in the Caribbean. We cannot, however, let down the guard against opportunist-type theft. Do not leave valuables unattended. Lock doors and windows. Use the hotel safe for storage of valuables. These simple precautions should prevent the loss of cash, jewelry and identification.
Confrontation and violent crimes are extremely rare. Any problems should be reported immediately to the Royal Turks and Caicos Police or call Shorts are worn in town as well as the beach during the day, it is advisable to also wear sunhats and sunscreen.
In the evenings, light sweaters and jackets may be occasionally needed in the winter. Dinner is usually not a formal affair, most restaurants accept dress shorts while others require pants with a collared shirt for gentlemen and dress slacks or dresses for the ladies.
Duty free goods that may be brought in to the Islands include: 50 cigars, cigarettes, 1. There are no restrictions for travelers on the import of cameras, film or sports equipment, except spear guns and Hawaiian slings.
To bring in firearms of any type including spear guns and Hawaiian slings , you must have written approval from the Commissioner of Police. Controlled drugs and pornography are illegal. Visas are necessary from some countries of the former Eastern Bloc.
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