Indian Cave – Middle Caicos
Cave with many openings and skylights
Opening Hours
Admission
Location
Located near Whitby, North Caicos. There is a sign highlighting the turn.
Indian Cave in Middle Caicos
Witness the beauty of nature
Situated just west of the village of Conch Bar, Indian Head Cave is a large cavern featuring several spacious skylights in its ceiling. This fascinating gallery cave is easy to locate—it’s right off the main road, a short drive past Mudjin Harbour on the left side. Look for a hand-painted sign. A brief path will lead you to the cave’s entrance.
If you go: The Indian Cave is a protected area—please refrain from defacing it with graffiti or carvings.
Tip: This cave is definitely worth a visit, but be sure to bring insect repellent. Mosquitoes can be particularly troublesome after it rains.
Tips for visiting Indian Cave
Like most sinkholes and caves in the Turks and Caicos, Indian Cave was formed through the Karst process: the gradual dissolution of soft limestone by slightly acidic rainwater as it seeped down to the water table.
Nature enthusiasts will find Indian Cave fascinating. The area is frequented by barn owls, bats, Cuban crows, yellow-crowned night herons, and smooth-billed anis, while giant blue land crabs inhabit the cave’s soft, damp floor. The formation also supports many native plants, including papaya trees and short-leaved figs.
With easy access and no entry fee, Indian Cave is certainly worth a quick visit.