Antígua e Barbuda

País · América do Norte

População 101.489

Área 424 km²

Fuso horário America/Antigua

Website oficial www.ab.gov.ag

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Antigua and Barbuda Essentials

Antigua and Barbuda’s heritage is defined by the UNESCO-listed Nelson's Dockyard and the 18th-century fortifications of Shirley Heights and Fort James. Cultural landmarks include the baroque St. John's Cathedral and the historic Betty’s Hope sugarcane plantation. Natural highlights range from the limestone formations of Devil's Bridge to the island's highest peak, Mount Obama. For recreation, the selection includes the white sands of Dickenson Bay, the cricket grounds of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, and marine encounters at Stingray City.

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Antigua’s Top Attractions

This collection highlights Antigua's colonial history and natural landscape. It includes 18th-century defensive sites like Fort Barrington and Shirley Heights, which overlook the harbor. Cultural landmarks include Betty’s Hope, a former sugar plantation, and the Dockyard Museum within the UNESCO-listed Nelson’s Dockyard. For natural features, Devil’s Bridge showcases limestone formations carved by Atlantic waves. The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda and Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre provide historical context on the island’s Arawak heritage and British naval era.

8 lugares

Hidden Ruins and Caves

Explore the architectural history of Antigua and Barbuda through its colonial-era sugar mills and military fortifications. This collection features the restored stone windmills of Betty’s Hope, the island's first large sugar plantation, alongside the 18th-century military ruins of Shirley Heights, including the Blockhouse and Officers Quarters. The list also includes the remote sea caves of Redonda, such as Centaur's Cave and The World’s End, offering a glimpse into the region's geological formations and abandoned industrial past.

9 lugares

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Best Beaches

Antigua is renowned for its diverse coastline, offering everything from secluded snorkeling spots to active hubs for local sports. This list features Deep Bay, where a shipwreck lies submerged in the center of the bay, and Half Moon Bay, which transitions from calm snorkeling waters in the north to windsurfing waves in the south. Visitors can join locals for cricket and volleyball at Fort James Beach or watch planes depart from Jabberwock Beach. From the quiet, turquoise shores of Jolly Beach to the beachcombing opportunities at Turners Beach, these locations represent the island's finest shorelines.

9 lugares

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Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Antigua’s religious landscape is defined by its colonial-era Anglican cathedrals and the historic missions of the Moravian Church. This collection highlights the island's diverse ecclesiastical architecture, ranging from the twin-towered St. John’s Cathedral to the distinctive pink facade of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Tyrells. These sites offer insight into the island's social history, featuring 18th-century stone masonry, traditional Caribbean mission designs, and the seat of the Catholic Diocese in St. John's.

7 lugares