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South Coast Travel Guide

South Coast
South Coast © Jamaica Tourist Board
The south of Jamaica is the most unspoilt part of this Caribbean island where the true heart of the nation still beats, relatively untouched by the tourist boom evident on the rest of the island.

Centre of the region is the breezy hill town of Mandeville, founded in 1816 and lying 2,000ft (610m) above sea level. The genteel British colonial influence is strong here, from the village green bordered by a church and courthouse to the Manchester Club, which boasts Jamaica’s oldest golf course founded in 1868.

The surrounding area, and the south coast region, has numerous natural attractions and wildlife refuges. With its natural beauty and slow pace, Jamaica’s south is sought after by more discerning visitors intent on secluded relaxation rather than glitz and glamour.




Attractions

Appleton Rum Estate

Nestling in the sugar cane fields of St Elizabeth parish, the Appleton Rum Estate near the village of Magotty offers the chance to find out all there is to know about the production of rum. There is a small museum with equipment and... see full details


Black River

This town in St Elizabeth parish still displays relics of the days when it was one of the most influential in Jamaica, being a major producer of black textile dye before the days of synthetic dyes. Still to be seen along the waterfront... see full details


Milk River Spa

The Milk River Spa and hotel, about 30 miles (48km) southeast of Mandeville, is operated by Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism. Analysis of the mineral waters that flow from the nearby hills apparently show that they are richer than the waters of any of... see full details


Y.S. Falls

The YS falls, named for the initials of the original owners of the farm on which they are sited, are among Jamaica’s most spectacular, consisting of a series of ten cascades. The YS farm is about 33 miles (53km) west of Mandeville and... see full details



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