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Bahamas Travel Guide
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Quick Facts
Capital
Nassau
Currency
BSD ($)
Language
English
Best Time to Visit
Dec–Apr
Budget Level
$$$
Travel Advisory
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
🇺🇸 US State Department Advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Updated to reflect crime, swimming-related risks, and information on traveling with firearms and ammunition. Exercise increased caution due to crime . Country Summary: Violent crime—like armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults—can occur anywhere in The Bahamas. Most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands. Stay alert in the "Over the Hill" area in Nassau, south of Shirley Street, where gangs have killed residents. ...
Read full advisory on travel.state.gov →Updated: Mon, 31 Mar 2025
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