Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine APRIL 2019 | Page 650

PLACES OF INTEREST
National Environment Center
Conch Bar Caves National Park
With over 2.4 kms of underground caverns, Conch Bar Caves is one of the longest cave networks
in the Caribbean. Visitors can explore the diff erent chambers which contain impressive stalactites,
stalagmites and bat colonies. It is located on Middle Caicos near the village of Conch Bar. In the
caves you will fi nd bits of history dating back to pre-Columbus times. It is open Monday-Friday:
9:00am-3:00pm with a $20 entry fee.
Both adults and children will appreciate a visit to the National Environment Center. Its location makes it
easy to visit if only for a few minutes and admission is free. Located adjacent to the central Children’s Park
Bight Beach access, learning about the islands ecosystems, fl ora, fauna and indigenous wildlife can be
fun especially when the presentation is engaging. One of its more fascinating exhibits is a model of the
underwater plateau on which the islands stand.
Photo Credit: Turks & Caicos National Trust
Photo Credit: visittci.com