Antigua and Barbuda Travel Guide





EndonymAntigua and Barbuda
DemonynAntiguan, Barbudan/Barbudian
LanguageEnglish
Population101,000
CapitalSt. John's
CurrencyEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
High PointMount Obama, 404m
SloganWhere the beach is just the beginning.
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Top 5 Destinations in Antigua and Barbuda

Half Moon Bay
Nelson’s Dockyard
Rendezvous Bay
Shirley Heights
St John's

Top 5 Nature Destinations




Other Destinations

Devil’s Bridge National Park
Dickenson Bay
Fig Tree Drive
Fort Barrington
Fort James
Frigate Bird Sanctuary
Galley Bay
Great Bird Island
Half Moon Bay
Jolly Harbour
Mt Obama
Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour
Rendezvous Bay
Shirley Heights
St John’s
Stingray City




National Parks

Devil’s Bridge
Green Castle Hill
Nelson’s Dockyard
Fort Barrington




UNESCO Sites

Cultural (1)
Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites (2016)




Typical Costs

Accommodation

Hostels: USD$30-50 (there are two hostels in Antigua)
Hotels: USD$60+

Activity Costs

Eat/Drink

Beer: USD$2-3
Coffee: USD$2-4
Sitdown Meal: USD$10+
Tipping:

Transportation

Antigua to Barbuda by air: USD$45, 15m
Antigua and Barbuda to Guadeloupe (FRA) by ferry: USD$140, 30m
Antigua and Barbuda to Montserrat (UK) by ferry: USD$56, 1h30m
Antigua and Barbuda to Saint Kitts and Nevis by air: USD$110, 1h30m

Budget

Tight: USD$50
Relaxed: USD$100




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