The 15 Best Instagram Locations in the Turks and Caicos
Wondering where to snap a photo in Turks and Caicos for your Instagram grid? From ancient natural limestone formations on the west coast of Providenciales to historic caves that have yielded fascinating archaeological finds on Middle Caicos, the many picturesque sites on these islands are both exciting to explore and are often the perfect backdrop for great vacation photos.
Over the last decade, social media has played a significant role in advertising Turks and Caicos as an idyllic tourism destination in the north Atlantic. The islands are now a popular location for influencers from around the world, who travel here to capture what can be pretty spectacular content.
Finding natural beauty in this archipelago isn’t difficult, and you don’t need a lot of equipment to take great social media photos. An iPhone works perfectly well for snapping pictures around the islands (though drones can be handy to have).
If you’re traveling alone or in a large group, consider bringing a tripod so you can take photos of yourself or your whole party. This is particularly useful at remote locations where there may not be a bystander to do it for you, such as Mudjin Harbour, Indian Cave, and Chalk Sound National Park.
Here are the top 15 Instagram spots in Turks and Caicos that you will want to feature on your grid.
A perfect representation of the Turks and Caicos Islands' slogan, Beautiful by Nature, Mudjin Harbour on the island of Middle Caicos is at the top of our list. This breathtaking coastline offers the tallest ocean cliffs in the country, white sand beaches, and the striking Dragon Cay. Taking a day trip to North Caicos and Middle Caicos is a top activity for guests visiting Providenciales. Both islands are connected by a road causeway, and the ferry between Providenciales and North Caicos is a scenic 30-minute trip.
There’s another incredible spot at Mudjin Harbour that you don't want to miss. From the overlook at the top of the cliff, there’s a stone path leading west down the coast, away from Dragon Cay. This picturesque path winds along the top of the cliffs for a short distance, then disappears into the ground. Take the stairs down and you’ll find yourself in a small cave on a secluded beach.
One of the best-known works of art in the country is the Turks and Caicos archipelago map, located on a wall at the Ports of Call Plaza in Grace Bay. This giant raised relief was created by local artist Pamela Leach in 1996, shortly after the complex was built.
The Palms is an elegant luxury resort on Grace Bay Beach, and the gardens and courtyard of the property have quite a few exquisite spots. There’s also Parallel23, an on-site restaurant with 1920s-style décor, including white-and-black checkered floors, a sleek wooden bar, and classic arched French doors.
West Harbour Bluff is in the Frenchman's Creek Nature Reserve on the southwestern-most point of Providenciales. It offers an incredible setting of beach, marine wetlands, and coastal cliffs. At the end of the West Harbour Bluff peninsula is Split Rock, a large chunk of rock that broke away from the cliff. There’s also a small cave and inscriptions left by shipwrecked sailors.
Da Conch Shack, beachfront on Blue Hills Beach, is a famous Turks and Caicos cuisine restaurant. As its name suggests, Da Conch Shack has a menu with conch as the primary seafood. The ambiance of the restaurant is unique and tropical, with palm trees, a calm beach, abundant art, and a pleasant breeze.
Chalk Sound National Park is one of the most scenic locations in the Turks and Caicos. This turquoise lagoon has hundreds of tiny rock islands that create a remarkable setting. There is no single best site for Instagram photos here. Follow Chalk Sound Drive—the main route that leads through the Chalk Sound peninsula—until you find the perfect spot. Watch out for poisonous coral sumac trees when venturing through the vegetation, as they're quite common in the area.
The Turks and Caicos is home to one of the world's most picturesque Starbucks coffee shops. Located at the Grand Turk Cruise Center on Grand Turk, this Starbucks is housed in a small, pink, colonial-style building with a stunning backdrop of ocean and beach. It even sells unique Starbucks mugs and collectables with Turks and Caicos styling.
One of the most breathtaking locations in the Turks and Caicos is the sandbars located at Sand Dollar Cove near Fort George Cay and Pine Cay. The sandbars have perfect white sand and are surrounded by stunning turquoise ocean water. They shift over the seasons, yet at any given time you can typically expect to see two to four.
Photo shoots with clear kayaks, where drones are used to take an overhead shot with a clear kayak at an incredible beach, have become quite popular. At the right beach and with good weather, the photos can look amazing, showcasing clear turquoise water and subtle ridges of sand on the ocean floor.
The tidal channels in the marine wetlands can also produce fantastic overhead photos. In some places, you can capture the clear turquoise water lining the red mangroves, which have bright green foliage. It's common to see turtles and starfish, too, which add to the dreamy setting.
Yet another amazing spot on Middle Caicos is Indian Cave. Even though it’s easily accessible and doesn’t have an entry fee, many visitors miss it. The natural attraction is a large open gallery cave formed by the Karst process, and the site is located near Mudjin Harbour.
A rather unique Turks and Caicos luxury resort, Rock House boasts the aesthetic Cave Bar and a stunning pier. The property is located on a ridge above the sea, with a gorgeous backdrop of the reefs off of Turtle Cove and Blue Mountain. The dock leading off the coast offers the perfect contrast to the blue hues of the ocean.
Another remarkable sandbar location in the Turks and Caicos is located off of Sandy Point Beach on North Caicos and Parrot Cay, which is an exclusive retreat for the rich and famous. The shallows and turquoise water at this spot are especially beautiful on an incoming tide, when the water is clearest.
The Turks and Caicos has a number of impressive luxury resorts, each with their own ambiance, styling, and setting. One property that combines classic Caribbean colonial architecture with contemporary décor is the Shore Club, located on Long Bay Beach. The resort and on-site restaurants SUI-REN and the Almond Tree offer countless spots that have unique and elegant backdrops.
Some of the most Instagram-worthy beaches in the Turks and Caicos are found in tiny coves on some of the more remote coasts, such as at Norbellis Coves on the Crossing Place Trail, near Amanyara and Malcolm’s Road Beach, and along the coastline of the Northwest Point National Park.