Jamaica – a Caribbean island nation, has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests, and reef-lined beaches. Many of its all-inclusive resorts are clustered in Montego Bay, with its British-colonial architecture, and Negril, known for its diving and snorkeling sites. Jamaica is famed as the birthplace of reggae music, and its capital Kingston is home to the Bob Marley Museum, dedicated to the famous singer.
Top 5 Places to see in Jamaica
Is a popular tourist destination a cruise line terminal and several beaches and resorts. The city is served by the Donald Sangster International Airport, the busiest airport in the Anglophone Caribbean.
When Christopher Columbus visited the island in 1494, he named Montego Bay from the Spanish word Manteca, which is another word for lard. Leather, lard and beef were exported during the Spanish period.Jamaica was the colony of Spain from 1511-1655 until Oliver Cromwell drove the Spanish from the Island.
“She sells, seashells on the seashore”
2.IRIE BLUE HOLE IN OCHO RIOS
Ocho Rios (Spanish for “Eight Rivers“) is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica and is more widely referred to as “Ochi” by the locals.
Beginning as a sleepy fishing village, Ocho Rios has seen explosive growth in the last decade to become a popular tourist destination. In January and February 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. stayed in Ocho Rios, with his wife Coretta and two employees, to draft his fourth and final book, “Where Do We Go From Here”: Chaos or Community?
Visit Blue Hole, often described as one of Jamaica’s hidden treasures. A mere 7 minutes away from the 20-feet deep pool of Blue Hole, is the secluded falls, which has remained quite untouched by modernistic designs. Enjoy a cool turquoise swimming hole, hike to a 20-foot waterfall and explore Blue Hole caves. Irie Blue Hole is a true Jamaican paradise!
3.YS FALLS FROM NEGRIL
-he Y.S. River is a river found in the southern parish of St Elizabeth on the island of Jamaica. It has the famous Y.S. Falls and It is the shortest name for a place in Jamaica. YS Estate was also a supplier of logwood for export to Europe. The heart of the logwood tree was used for the purpose of making dye. It is a place to see!
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4.BLACK RIVER
It is one of the longest river in Jamaica. Its name refers to the darkness of the river bed caused by thick layers of
The Black River Town is one of the oldest towns in Jamaica. It developed as a port around the mouth of the river of the same name. Today the city is a centre of environmental tourism and a gateway to the Treasure Beach resort area. Treasure Beach and Crane Beach are to the south-east, with Luana Beach to the west. Black River became a commercial center on the south coast of Jamaica.
Due to its wealth, in 1893 this was the first town in Jamaica to be lit by electricity. Ten years later, in 1903 it was the first city on the island to have automobiles. A telephone system was installed 10 years after the instrument was invented.
Black River Safari Tour where you will encounter the rare and endangered American Crocodiles and witness how the locals swim with the crocodiles and how the fisherman catching fresh crabs in the same river as the crocodiles. An adventure you will never forget.
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5. TOUCH OF MOBAY
Downtown where you can enjoy shopping and lunch at the restaurants and order the best Jerk Chicken in the Caribbean. Plus you get to see the National Museum and understand the interesting history of Jamaica. This is located at the Sam Sharpe Square.
