Middle Caicos is the largest island in the Turks and Caicos chain, with an area of 48 square miles. However, it is the least populated island with less than 300 residents. Not yet spoiled by the trappings of large scale developments it is fast becoming a mecca for eco-tour opportunities. Most of the island is designated as protected parks and reserves.  The largest above water cave system in the Turks and Caicos and Bahamas is found in Middle Caicos.  Conch Bar caves are the most renowned with numerous underground caverns that were formed by an erosion of limestone. Tours through the caves with local guides are arranged by contacting Middle Caicos Coop.

Another Middle Caicos Eco-tourism project is The Crossing Place Trail (CPT). This magnificent old coastal path has been reopened from Conch Bar to a site along the western shores, known as the Crossing Place, where settlers use to Cross over to North Caicos. While hiking along the 5 mile trail that leads along the coastal headlands, down beaches and through inland bush you will encounter lots of the indigenous vegetation such as the Old Man Cactus or the Love Weed which legend insists will predict the outcome of a relationship. Take a local guide and listen to the tales of bush medicine made from a wide variety of plants.

While visiting Middle Caicos, you must stay at the Blue Horizon, an exclusive resort that occupies a half mile of beachfront. Blue Horizon preserves the natural setting of Middle Caicos, where you find the natural and undeveloped beach of Mudjin Harbour though a secret stairway in the cliff. There is never a crowd and each individual cottage is situated in secluded locations in the lush landscape. Click here to see Blue Horizon Resort

The quiet and unhurried seclusion of Middle Caicos, reminds you of how “the Caribbean use to be”.