Antigua and Barbuda Local Food Guide

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

All visitors need a valid passport and a round-trip or onward ticket for entry into..

Travel Health

Vaccinations recommended for travel to Antigua and Barbuda are Hepatitis A and Tetanus..

Local Currency

The official currency of Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$). Notes..

Weather

Antigua and Barbuda experience a lovely tropical climate throughout the year with very..

Local Customs

The people of Antigua and Barbuda are warm, friendly and welcoming. As you would expect..

Languages

The official language of Antigua and Barbuda is English with other local dialects being..

Transport Options

The international airport for Antigua and Barbuda is the VC Bird International (ANU)..

Travel Tips

Casual attire is typical in Antigua and Barbuda unless it is specifically requested for..

Local Food

The cuisine on the islands includes a variety of seafood, especially lobster and red..

Local Timezones

Antigua & Barbuda Standard Time is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4) and both..

Dutyfree Limits

The following items may be imported into Antigua & Barbuda without incurring customs..

Local Food

The cuisine on the islands includes a variety of seafood, especially lobster and red snapper, fresh fruit and vegetables. All the large hotels offer many selections of imported meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables. Fast food chains include KFC and Subway but are only on Antigua.

National specialities include: Pepperpot (meat and vegetable stew); Fungee (cornmeal); Roti (meat and curried potato patties); Ducana (grated sweet potato steamed in a banana leaf); Tamarind balls (sweets) and black pineapples.

National drinks include: Ting (sparkling grapefruit drink); Wadadli (beer); a variety of fresh juices and coconut water; dark and light rum.

The legal age for drinking on the islands is 18.