CODRINGTON

The small town of Codrington is Barbuda’s capital and the commercial and government center. Many of the original buildings from the 19th century still exist, and have been enlisted for other uses: the former Ginnery now houses offices and the stables of the Government House have been converted into a school. The town also has several supermarkets, grocery stores, bars, bakeries, and restaurants; lobster lunches featuring the spiny lobster caught off Barbuda’s shores, are a favorite with visitors. On the outskirts of Codrington is an Internet café, a pharmacy, an ice-cream parlor, a souvenir shop, and the Art Café, home of local artist Claire Frank. Here, visitors can browse through her collection of hand-painted silks.

The town has many small guesthouses which provide economical overnight lodging.

CODRINGTON LAGOON AND THE CAVES

A sheltered waterway separated from the ocean by a narrow spit of land, Codrington Lagoon is home to 170 species of birds. It serves as a major habitat for the frigate birds, of which 5,000 make their home here. The caves nestled into the sea bluffs on the northeastern side of the island are rich in history from the days when Arawak Indians and later runaway slaves sought the protection of these underground grottos.

  • West of Codrington, Barbuda.

  • Note : taxi drivers can arrange boat tours of the lagoon.

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Codrington Lagoon

Separated from the Caribbean Sea by a narrow piece of land, this lagoon occupies a large part of this small island.