History

The Turks and Caicos Islands are named after the indigenous Turk’s Head “fez” cactus, and the Lucayan term “caya hico”, meaning string of islands. The islands were discovered in 1492 and became a British Crown Colony in 1962.

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Visitors from the U.S., Canada and other countries are required to have a valid passport. Visas are only required from former Eastern-block countries. A return or ongoing ticket must also be shown upon arrival. For more information, visit the official Turks & Caicos Tourism Board.