Sprawled across a whopping 6500 acres, Princess Alexandra National Park just maybe the most pristine nature reserve in Turks and Caicos. Offering visitors sun, sand, surf and marine wildlife this engaging space devoted to nature’s bounty is a nature lover’s dream come true in the Caribbean. Littered with stunning beachfronts and exotic marine species, the Princess Alexandra National Park is a beach lover’s version of a wildlife sanctuary. Revered as a successful ecotourism hotspot this extensive national park offers visitors the chance to uncover the natural heritage of the islands and preserve the environment for generations to come thanks to the park’s decidedly eco-friendly tour options.
Spread out over a massive landmass the P.A Nature Reserve as it’s locally known includes wetland as well as highland areas in Mangrove Cay, reaching as far as Donna Cay and Little Water Cay. Plant enthusiasts will find a host of exotic and rare floral species in the parkland which is littered with idyllic leisure and recreational spaces to unwind and soak up the atmosphere in. Grace Bay Beach is one such venue while snorkelers will find a plethora of vibrant fish species beneath the surface of the water.
Kayaking tours are also available at the national park as it is one of the best ways to explore Mangrove Cay where mangrove forests teeming with egrets, yellow-crowned herons and brown pelicans are a common sight. Small lobsters, baby barracudas and mangrove snappers also call the waters of Mangrove Cay home while other rare wildlife species visible in the parkland include the endangered TCI rock iguanas. Consumed as a prized food item by islanders in centuries past the dwindling number of the iguana species is now protected by the Turks and Caicos National Trust which also organises tours of the habitats of these magnificent creatures to educate the masses.
Made up of tidal creeks, wetlands, wooded areas, mud flats and shrub lands, the Princess Alexandra National Park is also a bird watcher’s heaven while hiking and trekking enthusiasts will have plenty of engaging trails to uncover on a tour of the sanctuary.
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