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Jamaica
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Events
- Activities
- Public Holidays
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Jamaica Map
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Cities
- Kingston
Ports of Call
- Montego Bay
- Ocho Rios
What to see in Jamaica
Jamaica Attractions
Jamaica has a fascinating history and culture and apart from its beautiful beaches and lush jungle landscapes it is riveting to learn about the slave culture which developed here; the island's holiday attractions extend far beyond the stretches of Negril's famous Seven Mile Beach. Among the many great things to see and do in Jamaica, there are destinations such as Kingston's Bob Marley Museum and Spanish Town, or the Montego Bay Marine Park and Rose Hall (said to be haunted by beautiful Annie Palmer, the 'White Witch of Rose Hall').
In Ocho Rios, visit Dolphin Cove and Dunn's River Falls, or explore the Green Grotto Caves. Fans of the movie Blue Lagoon will find the actual site near Port Antonio, while rum enthusiasts will enjoy the Appleton Rum Estate on Jamaica's South Coast. Jamaica's Blue Mountains have some exciting hiking trails for the adventurous, and there are caves and waterfalls to explore as well.
All this sightseeing is made more enjoyable by year-round good weather and visitors should prepare for the glorious tropical heat by bringing plenty of sunblock. Jamaica is subject to storms and hurricanes between July and November but hurricanes rarely hit the island.
Appleton Rum Estate
Appleton is considered by many to be the best rum in the world, but even for those who don't drink it this tour is interesting…
Blue Lagoon
This sheltered cove was made famous by 14-year-old Brooke Shields in the film Blue Lagoon. It is one of the most scenic…
Blue Mountains
Towering across eastern Jamaica, the 28-mile (45km) long mountain range seems constantly shrouded in a mist that gives…
Bob Marley Museum
Jamaica's most famous son, singer and songwriter Bob Marley, was responsible for making reggae music a global phenomenon.…
Devon House
Devon House in Kingston is a prime example of Jamaican Georgian architecture. Visitors to Jamaica should definitely visit…
Dunns River Falls and Dolphin Cove
Just about two miles (3km) west from the centre of Ocho Rios is the popular beach and waterfall attraction of Dunn's…
Green Grotto Caves
The caves are one of Jamaica's most prominent natural attractions. They're located on the island's north coast, between…
Montego Bay Marine Park
The Montego Bay Marine Park is located adjacent to the city of Montego Bay, proclaimed to protect some of Jamaica's best…
Rain Forest Adventures
Visitors to Jamaica should definitely visit the popular Rain Forest Adventures centre (often called the Mystic Mountain…
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande has been used since 1911 as a means of transporting goods by bamboo rafts, particularly by banana farmers…
Rose Hall
The Rose Hall Great House is one of Jamaica's most popular tourist attractions, particularly because of the Gothic horror…
Seven Mile Beach
The reason for Negril's recent boom as a tourist destination is centred on this seven-mile (11km) stretch of beautiful…
Spanish Town
The neighbourhood known as Spanish Town is on the western outskirts of Kingston, and was capital of the island under…
YS Falls
Trips to YS Falls are usually included in organised Black River tours, but the falls are an attraction in their own right…
Our Travel Expert
Shenita has
travelled extensively and has visited more than 40 percent of the Caribbean. Jamaica,
particularly Negril, is one of her favourite destinations: her home away from
home! She tries to visit at least once a year.
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