Jamaica
Kingston is where you can experience reggae music and a lively city atmosphere, while Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, centered on beach resorts, have a very different character. Travel between cities takes a fair amount of time, so it's best to build in extra time.
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Kingston
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the island's southeastern coast. It carries the painful history of a major 1907 earthquake, whose traces can still be seen throughout the city.
14 sights 9 guides Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Montego Bay
Montego Bay is a city on Jamaica's northwestern coast and the country's second largest after the capital, Kingston. It makes a good base for exploring the island's northwest.
4 sights 9 guides Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Spanish Town 11.
Spanish Town is a historic city that served as Jamaica's capital under both Spanish and British rule. It's home to the oldest Anglican church outside England, making it a great place to explore traces of the colonial era.
2 sights 9 guides Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Portmore
Portmore is a city in southern Jamaica, near the capital Kingston. It's an easy addition to a Kingston itinerary, being just a short distance away.
11 sights 9 guides Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios is a town on Jamaica's north coast that grew from a small fishing village into a major destination. Today it draws many travelers with its duty-free shopping, cruise port, and beaches.
4 sights 9 guides Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Top sights in Jamaica
Shopping & districts
Half Way Tree
Half Way Tree is a district in Kingston, Jamaica, and the center of St. Andrew Parish. Walking its streets, you can get a feel for the everyday atmosphere of the area.
Nature
Dunn's River Falls
Dunn's River Falls is a waterfall near Ocho Rios, considered one of Jamaica's most iconic natural attractions. It's a popular destination that draws thousands of travelers every year.
Museums & galleries
Bob Marley Museum
A museum housed in Bob Marley's former home on Hope Road in Kingston. It once served as the headquarters of the reggae label Tuff Gong and now honors his life and music.
Nature
James Bond Beach
A beach on a small peninsula in Oracabessa Bay, about 16 km from Ocho Rios. It's a quiet spot to relax and unwind.
Shopping & districts
Mona
A neighborhood about 8 km from Kingston that was once a sugarcane plantation. Today it's home to the main campus of the University of the West Indies, giving it a distinct campus atmosphere.
Zoos & aquariums
National Heroes Park
National Heroes Park is a 20-hectare botanical garden in Kingston, Jamaica, and the city's largest green space. With its monuments and the resting place of national heroes and former prime ministers, it's a great spot for a stroll steeped in history.
Museums & galleries
National Gallery of Jamaica
Jamaica's leading public art gallery, opened in 1974. It's located near Kingston's harbor, and a branch in Montego Bay is also worth visiting.
Nature
Jamaica
Jamaica lies 140 km (87 mi) south of Cuba and 190 km (118 mi) west of Haiti. At its greatest extent, Jamaica is 235 km (146 mi) long, and its width varies between 34 and 84 km. Jamaica has a small area of 10,992 km2 (4,244 sq mi). However, Jamaica is the largest island of the Commonwealth Caribbean and the third largest of the Greater Antilles, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Many small islands are located along the south coast of Jamaica, such as the Port Royal Cays. Southwest of mainland Jamaica lies Pedro Bank, an area of shallow seas, with a number of cays, extending generally east to west for...
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