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Providenciales

Providenciales, or Provo as it’s locally and universally known, is the commercial and touristic capital of Turks and Caicos. By far the busiest and most populated of the islands, it’s home to the country's major international airport and some relatively rampant development, from stunning all-inclusive resorts to rows of condos and the concrete shells of ill-considered ventures that never got off the ground. Its greatest attractions are miles of beautiful white-sand beaches, and the halo of reef that blooms in every direction. With that nature comes opportunities for diving, sailing, kitesurfing or just bumming on the beach.

Everything is modern and commercial because it's mostly new. There's no old town – just a few decades ago, this was all salt flats.

Explore Providenciales

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Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Providenciales.

  • Beach

    Grace Bay Beach

    Several kilometers long – the frequently boasted '12 miles' (19km) only applies if you measure the entire northern coast of Provo, which is, admittedly,…

  • National Park

    Chalk Sound National Park

    Chalk Sound sums up Provo: a startlingly turquoise 5km lagoon studded with tiny cays sheltering Turks and Caicos rock iguanas, but marred by less-than…

  • Brewery

    Turk's Head Brewery

    TCI's only brewery produces six excellent varieties, including the strong IPA 'Down Da Road' and a seasonal stout. Brewery tours are a popular way to see…

  • Beach

    Long Bay Beach

    This windy, less frequented beach on Provo's southern shore is ideal for kitesurfing.

  • Plantation

    Cheshire Hall

    Built in the late 1700s by a British Loyalist planter displaced by the American Revolution, Cheshire Hall was once the most important site on Provo, the…

  • Historic Site

    Sapodilla Hill

    TCI's long maritime history is etched into the limestone on Sapodilla Hill, where mariners have commemorated landfall by carving names, dates and pictures…

  • Museum

    Village at Grace Bay Museum

    The Providenciales location of the Turks & Caicos National Museum is located in the Village at Grace Bay development and features some heritage buildings…

Top experiences

Whether it’s a guided tour of a historic landmark, private tasting of local delicacies, or an off-road adventure — explore the best experiences in Providenciales.

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