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Need some help getting around and finding out where things are once you get here?  These should help.

Nearby activities include over ten fabulous white sand beaches, two 18-hole golf courses, full-service harbour with fishing & tour boat charters & water sport rentals, and luxurious day spas. Nearby tours include horseback riding, rainforest canopy, eco-kayaking, catamaran tours, catamaran sailing & snorkeling, yachting, kite surfing, scuba diving, swim with the stingrays, helicopter tours of Antigua & the Montserrat volcano, off-road/land safari, hiking, mountain biking, and many, many more tours.

Local Transportation To and From Agave Landings:

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Buses:

The Number 22 Bus runs from the village of Old Road along Valley Road from the South part of the Island past Agave Landings and Jolly Harbour into St. John's West Bus Station and back. To take this bus to Jolly Harbour or into St. John's, leave Agave Landings, walk out to the main road (Valley Road), and stand near the road. As a bus/van approaches, put out or wave your hand to indicate that you wish them to stop.

Buses have a yellow license plate that starts with the letters "B U S" and are normally Toyota or Nissan passenger vans operated by private individuals.  Most have the bus number on the windshield.

You should pay the driver on your departure form the bus. Standard fare for a one-way trip to St. Johns (subject to change) is currently ECD 3.00 for adults and ECD 2.25 for children 2-13 years old. Additional bus routes and information can be found at Bus Stop Antigua.

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Taxis:

Taxis congregate at various points in St. John's, at the airport in the north, Jolly Harbour in the west, and English Harbour in the south. They are available at all times. You can also get one at the nearest hotel. The government sets taxi rates but, as in any country, it's wise to establish both the amount and the currency before setting off.

Taxi Stands In St. John's:

•   Bryson's Taxi Stand: (268) 462-6464
•   West Bus Station Taxi Stand: (268) 462-5190

You may choose to use one of the following which Taxi Drivers who we have found to be reliable in the past:

•   Glenmore: (268) 723-4072
•   JR: (268) 464-0668 or (268) 779-9120
•   Benji: (268) 774-7010
•   Jacobs: (268) 772-1906

If for any reason these taxi men are busy and cannot provide service they will normally recommend you to another reliable driver to take care of your needs.

The standard fare from Agave Landings is USD $35.00 to/from V.C. Bird Airport and USD $26.00 to/from St. John's. This is for up to 4 people. Other official taxi fares and information can be found on the Antigua & Barbuda Transport Board Official Taxi Fares document, please note that rates for Agave Landings are the equivalent of Darkwood Beach.

We wish you safe travels.

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Local Restaurants, Sites, & Services Near Agave Landings:

(try the Food & Drink Guide or Restaurant Guide or a full list of restaurants in Antigua)

bullet Dennis Cocktail Bar & Restaurant  (map)
bullet Sheer Rocks Restaurant  (map)
bullet The Nest Beach Bar  (map)
bullet Carmichaels/Sugar Club Restaurant  (map)
bullet Coco's Restaurant  (map)
bullet OJ's Restaurant & Beach Bar  (map)
bullet Turner's Beach Bar & Restaurant (map)
bullet Darkwood Beach Bar  (map)
bullet Castaways  (map)
bullet Melini's Italian Restaurant  (map)
bullet Gibson's Beach Bar & Restaurant (map)
bullet Epicurean Supermarket at Jolly Harbour (map)
bullet Jolly Harbour Texaco Fuel Dock (map)
bullet Jennings RUBIS Gas Station (map)
bullet Burton's Dry Cleaning at Jolly Harbour (map)
bullet Jolly Dive in Jolly Harbour (map)
bullet Jolly Harbour Golf Club (map)                       
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  • This site was last updated 02/09/2018