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Codrington Lagoon

Codrington Lagoon is a 3,600-hectare national park and Ramsar wetland in Barbuda, with mangroves, seagrass beds, reefs, beaches and fishing areas. Visits focus on guided boat trips and responsible observation of birds and wetland habitats.

Codrington Lagoon
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The place

What makes it special

  • Frigate Bird Sanctuary reached by boat with a local guide.
  • Mangroves, seagrass beds, reefs and fish and lobster nursery areas.
  • Coastal birds and a lagoon landscape shared with fishing activity.
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Codrington Lagoon

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Barbuda and Codrington Lagoon at the pace of the island

The useful question is not which beach to photograph in Barbuda, but how much time to set aside to understand Codrington Lagoon: a protected wetland where seabirds, mangroves, fishing and everyday island life coexist. A day trip can work, but it leaves little room for the sea, the weather or the local pace.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026