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Island Grown Produce Here sugar cane, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, and fruit such as papayas, melons and bananas are all grown. There are local farms on Middle Caicos where tomatoes, peppers, melons, bananas, sugar cane and papaya are grown. And, vegetables and herbs are also grown on Providenciales.

The Turks & Caicos islands are the ultimate dive destination for snorkelers and scuba enthusiasts looking for clear ocean and thriving marine life. Expect to see anything from colorful coral of varying types, to tropical fish, turtles, dolphins, and more.

The Turks and Caicos is generally an expensive destination, and our food prices are no exception. Costs tend to be equal to or a little more than what’s found at expensive cities such as New York. The best local food and groceries prices are typically found at the wholesale supermarkets near Downtown Providenciales.

Cost of Living in Turks And Caicos Islands

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements A valid passport is required for entry and exit. Visit the website of the Turks and Caicos Immigration Department for the most current visa information. The nearest emergency U.S. passport facility is located in Nassau, The Bahamas.

The Turks and Caicos Islands is one of the safest countries in the Caribbean and overall crime is equatable with large North American cities such as New York or Miami.

In short, you can fly to all 50 U.S. states and territories without a passport. Just make sure to carry either your driver’s license or a state-issued ID.

Do You Need a Passport to Cruise to the Bahamas? If you are a US citizen, you can take a “closed-loop cruise” (one that begins and ends at the same port) to The Bahamas without a passport. Instead, you’ll need to present another proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID.

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.