ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TRAVEL GUIDE

ESSENTIALS | WHEN TO GO | WEATHER | COSTS | ACTIVITIES | SIGHTS

INTRODUCTION

Blessed with 365 beaches, Antigua offers you a different beach every day of the year. If privacy is a requisite, you’ll find it is waiting for you on soft white sand looking over turquoise blue waves. If you enjoy action, numerous water sports are sure to keep you busy.

COVID-19 TRAVEL STATUS

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Antigua and Barbuda has now reopened its borders. Upon arrival, all travelers must wear masks and must go through medical screening and present a completed health declaration form, and all travelers 12 and over except for those arriving from Montserrat must have a medical certificate stating a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued within 48 hours before arrival. Travelers subject to a coronavirus test on arrival must pay a fee of US$ 100 or local equivalent in cash. Travelers without a valid medical certificate will be quarantined for 14 days at their own cost or until they test negative for coronavirus.For up to date information, see here.

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QUICK FACTS

• Capital: Saint John's

• Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

• Area: 443 sq km

• Population: 96 286 (2018)

• Language: English (official), Antiguan and Barbudan Creole

• Religion: 73.2% Protestant (21.5% Anglican), 19.6% Other

• Electricity: 230V/60Hz (UK plug)

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

• 1 November, Independence Day
• 9 December, National Heroes’ Day
• 26 December, Boxing Day

Also, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, and Carnival Monday and Tuesday.

FESTIVALS

WEATHER SYNOPSIS

Caribbean island nations have a tropical climate with one rainy season, from May to November. Average annual precipitation throughout the region is 2200 mm or higher, but varies widely. All countries in the region experience drought conditions. The climate on the coasts is humid and warm with high temperatures averaging 32°C in the hottest month (July) and 29°C in the coolest month (February), and lows averaging 24°C and 23°C, respectively. Further into the interior, the climate cools due to an increase in altitude, with recorded nighttime readings as low as 12°C.

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SPORT & ACTIVITIES

HEALTH

Be aware of possible health risks in 

Antigua and Barbuda

Yellow fever - The yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America. The virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no medicine to treat or cure an infection. To prevent getting sick from yellow fever, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and get vaccinated.

Zika Virus - Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika.

Malaria - Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Although malaria can be a deadly disease, illness and death from malaria can usually be prevented.

Dengue - Dengue is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. About one in four people infected with dengue will get sick. For people who get sick with dengue, symptoms can be mild or severe.

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