Antigua and Barbuda, a Commonwealth member state, has gradually gained prominence among Chinese people due to the promotion of the investment migration industry. Obtaining a Commonwealth passport through investment is a convenient, one-step process, making it a very appealing choice for many investors within the immigration circle. With the opening of the immigration market, the tourism market has also been quickly developed by Chinese travelers. Recently, Antigua and Barbuda received the highest honor in the travel industry, winning the "Most Romantic Destination in the Caribbean" award. Although Antigua is small in land area, it attracts a large number of tourists for sightseeing every year. Naturally, tasting local delicacies is an essential part of the journey.
1. Natural Delicacies of the Town of Antigua
Friends who have visited Antigua for travel or immigration must be familiar with the town of Antigua, where groups of older tourists from Europe and America stay every year to enjoy the local cuisine.
There is a top-tier restaurant in the old town of Antigua that is very popular with tourists. Every seat here is by reservation only, and they only serve tour groups. A local specialty dish that every visitor must order is the "human-face hot pot." Served with a pure vegetarian salad and rustic, handmade pottery plates, the meal emphasizes natural textures and simplicity. However, the price for a meal here is certainly not as "simple" as the presentation.
2. Caribbean Delicacies
As a pearl of the Caribbean Sea, Antigua's geographical advantage allows tourists to enjoy a wide variety of seafood delicacies. Red snapper is among the most popular choices with the locals.
Lobster is another must-mention delicacy in Antigua, usually served grilled and accompanied by a Caribbean-style chili sauce that leaves people both loving and fearing its heat.
3. Guatemalan Beef Pastries
Guatemalan beef turnovers are very popular locally, with a variety of fillings available, such as beef, chicken, or even sugar and cream. The turnovers have a golden-brown crust and are filled not just with beef, but also with herbs, red kidney beans, and corn. Drizzled with a thin layer of spices, coated in flour, and deep-fried, they are fragrant, spicy, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside—a perfect snack to pair with fruit juice.