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What to See in Jamaica
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Jamaica
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Jamaica has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains (2015)
This mountainous region in eastern Jamaica is home to UNESCO-listed coffee plantations since 2015. You can hike and birdwatch here in a beautiful forested setting.
This mountainous region in eastern Jamaica is home to UNESCO-listed coffee plantations since 2015. You can hike and birdwatch here in a beautiful forested setting.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Montego Bay
The country's second-largest urban area, located on the north coast. It is both a beach resort (beaches, diving, "all-inclusive"), a duty-free shopping zone, and a major cruise ship stop.
The country's second-largest urban area, located on the north coast. It is both a beach resort (beaches, diving, "all-inclusive"), a duty-free shopping zone, and a major cruise ship stop.
Negril
It's a charming small beach resort on the west coast with stunning beaches, including "7 Mile Beach," the longest in the country, and cliffs. You can go diving here.
It's a charming small beach resort on the west coast with stunning beaches, including "7 Mile Beach," the longest in the country, and cliffs. You can go diving here.
Ocho Rios
This northern resort town is a classic cruise-ship stop. It’s popular for its beaches, diving, and proximity to Dunn’s River Falls.
This northern resort town is a classic cruise-ship stop. It’s popular for its beaches, diving, and proximity to Dunn’s River Falls.
Port Antonio
Small town on the east coast with a beautiful lagoon, lovely beaches, and surfing opportunities. You can also see an old English fort here.
Small town on the east coast with a beautiful lagoon, lovely beaches, and surfing opportunities. You can also see an old English fort here.
Spanish Town
Just a few kilometres from Kingston, the country’s former capital still boasts many charming old buildings... and unfortunately also has a certain reputation for insecurity.
Just a few kilometres from Kingston, the country’s former capital still boasts many charming old buildings... and unfortunately also has a certain reputation for insecurity.
Natural Heritage
Black River
Boat excursions are organised on this river, departing from the village of the same name. You’ll encounter quite a few birds there.
Boat excursions are organised on this river, departing from the village of the same name. You’ll encounter quite a few birds there.
Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains
This mountainous region in eastern Jamaica is home to UNESCO-listed coffee plantations since 2015. You can hike and birdwatch here in a beautiful forested setting.
This mountainous region in eastern Jamaica is home to UNESCO-listed coffee plantations since 2015. You can hike and birdwatch here in a beautiful forested setting.
Dunn's River Falls
These are beautiful, highly visited waterfalls located on the outskirts of Ocho Rios.
These are beautiful, highly visited waterfalls located on the outskirts of Ocho Rios.
Cockpit Country
This hilly and forested region in northwestern Jamaica is home to numerous caves. It’s a great place for hiking.
This hilly and forested region in northwestern Jamaica is home to numerous caves. It’s a great place for hiking.
Rio Grande
You can raft down this major Jamaican river on a bamboo raft. It’s one of the island’s main attractions, apart from its beaches.
You can raft down this major Jamaican river on a bamboo raft. It’s one of the island’s main attractions, apart from its beaches.
Worth a look / Other
Black River
★★ Boat excursions are organised on this river, departing from the village of the same name. You’ll encounter quite a few birds there.
Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains
★★ This mountainous region in eastern Jamaica is home to UNESCO-listed coffee plantations since 2015. You can hike and birdwatch here in a…
Dunn's River Falls
★★ These are beautiful, highly visited waterfalls located on the outskirts of Ocho Rios.
Cockpit Country
★★ This hilly and forested region in northwestern Jamaica is home to numerous caves. It’s a great place for hiking.
Montego Bay
★★ The country's second-largest urban area, located on the north coast. It is both a beach resort (beaches, diving, "all-inclusive"), a…
Negril
★★ It's a charming small beach resort on the west coast with stunning beaches, including "7 Mile Beach," the longest in the country, and…
Ocho Rios
★★ This northern resort town is a classic cruise-ship stop. It’s popular for its beaches, diving, and proximity to Dunn’s River…
Port Antonio
★★ Small town on the east coast with a beautiful lagoon, lovely beaches, and surfing opportunities. You can also see an old English fort here.
Rio Grande (Jamaica)
★★ You can raft down this major Jamaican river on a bamboo raft. It’s one of the island’s main attractions, apart from its beaches.
Falmouth
★ This northern port city is home to a number of beautiful 18th-century mansions.
Kingston
★ Jamaica’s capital is home to a few museums as well as the "lively" district of Port Royal.
Mandeville
★ A small inland town with some beautiful 19th-century buildings.
Nine Mile
★ This village is known as Bob Marley’s hometown. A mausoleum is dedicated to him.
Spanish Town
★ Just a few kilometres from Kingston, the country’s former capital still boasts many charming old buildings... and unfortunately also…