Turks and Caicos Providenciales

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Next, there is the flamingo. The flamingo gets its color from the tiny krill it eats. The flamingo can also sleep on one leg.

The dolphin is another animal you can find there. The dolphin uses clicks and chirps to communicate with other dolphins in the pod. 

Last, but not least is the lizard. Lizards eat bugs and bask in the sun for warmth.

A cool activity  for you to do in Providenciales is an all day boat tour. There are many cool things to do and explore on the boat.  

You can go kayaking/paddle boarding in the wetlands, or you can go to Chalk Sound National Park. Another fun activity to do is to go horseback riding on the beach. 

You can also explore iguana island to see iguanas. If you are lucky you might see one swimming in the water.

There are many different kinds of plants and animals on Turks and Caicos Providenciales. First there is the palm tree. The palm tree grows coconuts that you can drink water from. 

There are many different kinds of animals here. Here are just a few of them. First, there is the pelican. Pelicans dive into the ocean to catch fish, and they can hold lots of fish in their big beak.

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Ripsaw is a local music genre developed during slavery. It has a scraping sound made by a screw driver against a saw blade.

There are 350 days of sunshine in a year.  The sun is extremely high at a UV of 12. This means that a sunburn is likely in 15 minutes.                                                                  

Turks and Caicos Providenciales is not very hot. On average, the temperature is not above 85 degrees. May through October are considered the “hot” seasons. November through April are considered the “cold” seasons.

The precipitation in Turks and Caicos Providenciales is one of the lowest in the Caribbean. There is generally little rainfall throughout the year and even a drizzle is unlikely in the average stay.

Now that you have learned all about Turks and Caicos Providenciales, you can tell others about this amazing place too!

In Turks and Caicos Providenciales, you should go to eat at the Da Conch Shack. They serve many different kinds of conch, and their restaurant is on the beach. Conch is usually prepared as a salad, “fried fritters”, or cracked conch.

If you're looking for some different style food,  you might want to try their amazing food trucks. One of the many food trucks there has steak tacos and churros with a chocolate dipping sauce.

Their are many shops to buy from in Turks and Caicos Providenciales. You may want to buy new clothes or you might want some jewelry. Shops have many different cool things for you to buy, but some just have one specialty.

One store is Sea Sage. This store is known for their unique collection of silk print scarves and swimwear with colors and print designs inspired by the natural beauty of Providenciales. Another store is I Want to Live on an Island. This store is known for their vibrant and stylish shirts. 25% of proceeds from this brand go to children's education in Turks and Caicos. A jewelry shop in Turks and Caicos is Atleys. They are known for their jewelry that incorporates sea glass and semi-precious stones.

One of the first known inhabitants of Turks and Caicos were the Tainos. The Tainos were a branch of people who were inhabitants of the Caribbean until the year 1500. Juan Ponce de Leo’n was a Spanish conquistador. He was the first European explorer that was widely excepted to have discovered the island.

You can  also explore the island and buy souvenirs in many shops, or explore historical places on the island. 

The main attraction of Turks and Caicos Providenciales is the ocean, so make sure to go to the beach. One of the many beaches there is Grace Bay Beach.

Some fun beach activities to do is play get the ball in the hole. You have to make three even size holes in the sand and have balls that are smaller than the holes you made. Then, you have to stand a couple feet back and try to get the ball in the hole. One other fun activity to do at the beach is to go in the ocean and look for seashells and fish. You could also look for dolphins.

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