| South Caicos | |
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Location  | |
| State | UK |
|---|---|
| Region | Turks and Caicos |
| Surface | 21.2 km² |
| Inhabitants | 1.579 (2006) |
South Caicos it is one of the islands Turks and Caicos.
To know
Today South Caicos draws tourists drawn to its pristine coral reefs.
Geographical notes
It is the seventh largest island in the archipelago of Turks and Caicos.
Background
South Caicos may have been the second island sighted by Colombo. In the early 1700s it was a den of pirates. In 1944 the United States of America they built an anti-submarine base there.
Territories and tourist destinations
South Caicos: full screen map.Urban centers
- Cockburn Harbor - The largest settlement on the island. It has the best natural harbor in the Caicos Islands, and was once an important center for regional trade and a major salt exporter. Today its main industries are fishing and tourism.
How to get
By plane
- 1 South Caicos Airport (IATA: XSC) (South Caicos). It is the only airport on the island and it is very modest in size, so it is advisable to travel light if you want to reach the island by air. In any case, it is certainly the easiest way to reach the island. There are daily flights with Providenciales, ~ 120 $ return, e Grand Turk, ~ 85 $ return, offered by Caicos Express is interCarribean Airways.
Traveling between the islands by boat is possible, but usually not practical for tourists as there are no scheduled departures, so you need to know a local person to organize the trip.
There is also a Dominican boat that makes regular trips that you can ask for a ride for a small outlay, but it's not a real passenger ship. The trip is done approximately every 20 days and lasts approximately 9 hours.
- 2 Cockburn Harbor (South Caicos). Caribbean Cruisin ' is MV My Girl Ferry Service they offer connections three times a week with Providenciales. The crossing takes around 90 minutes and costs around USD 100 per person.
How to get around
What see
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Other projects
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