Portmore

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.

Museums & galleries

Bob Marley Museum

The Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica, is housed in the actual home where Bob Marley once lived. Once the base of a reggae record label, it was turned into a museum by his wife after his death.

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 national art gallery, located at Kingston Mall near the city's harbor. It opened in 1974 and also has a branch in Montego Bay.

Parks & gardens

Emancipation Park

Emancipation Park is an urban park in Kingston, Jamaica. It's a pleasant spot for a relaxing stroll and some downtime.

Temples & religious sites

Holy Trinity Cathedral

A Catholic cathedral in the center of Kingston, Jamaica's capital. It's a good place to explore the building in a calm atmosphere.

Nature

Hellshire Beach

A beach near Portmore, known for its fresh fried fish stalls and safe swimming waters. The white sand is flecked with black, giving it a distinctive look.

Views & landmarks

Plumb Point Lighthouse

A 19th-century lighthouse on the narrow Palisadoes peninsula near Portmore, Jamaica, which connects Port Royal to the mainland. It still guides ships into Kingston Harbour today.