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Bridgetown

Bridgetown · Barbados · 13.10, -59.61

The capital of Barbados and a historic port town listed as a World Heritage Site. British colonial architecture blends with lively Caribbean culture, while white-sand beaches and its reputation as the birthplace of rum make it a popular cruise hub.

Port highlights

About 110,000 in the capital region
Population
A tropical climate that is warm year-round. December to May is the dry season, and June to November is the rainy season.
Climate
English (Bajan Creole is also spoken)
Language
Barbadian dollar (BBD; US dollars are also widely used)
Currency
December to April, the dry season
Best time to visit
Local food

The national dish, cou-cou and flying fish, along with makonga and rum.

Sights
World Heritage historic district and the GarrisonCarlisle Bay beach and sea turtlesHarrison's Cave (limestone cave)Mount Gay Rum Distillery
Monthly average high / low temperatures
29°
23°Jan
29°
23°Feb
30°
23°Mar
30°
24°Apr
31°
25°May
31°
25°Jun
31°
25°Jul
31°
24°Aug
31°
24°Sep
31°
24°Oct
31°
24°Nov
30°
24°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1992–2006 · Station: GRANTLEY ADAMS · about 14.6 km from port · elevation difference about 47 m · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)156 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

BBD 1.15
Water 500 ml
BBD 12.50
Coffee
BBD 17.50
Inexpensive meal
BBD 8.50
Local beer
BBD 13.80
Burger (Whopper)

Prices in Bridgetown (Barbados). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

BGI
Nearest airport
—
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

About 14 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Barbados”, “Bridgetown” (CC BY-SA 4.0)