Jamaica
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.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
- Best season
- Dec–Apr
- Time zone
- America/Jamaica
- Sights covered
- 2 places
Sights worth seeing
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...
Nature
Rio Cobre
A river flowing near Spanish Town, rising in the Rose Hill mountains of Saint Catherine Parish and emptying into the Caribbean Sea. A dam crosses the river near the town center.
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Where to stay in Spanish Town for affordable and convenient lodging
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Where to Stay for a Luxury Trip to Spanish Town, Jamaica
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Where to Stay for Pool Villas and Resorts Around Spanish Town, Jamaica
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Family travel
Where to stay for a family trip to Spanish Town, Jamaica
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Where to Stay for a Romantic Trip to Spanish Town, Jamaica
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Central & near stations
Where to Stay in Spanish Town for Easy Transit and Historic Sightseeing
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Best time to visit
When to Visit Spanish Town, Jamaica: Weather, Seasons, and Practical Tips
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First-time guide
How to Visit Spanish Town for the First Time: Orientation and Sightseeing Guide
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Getting around
How to Get Around Spanish Town and Travel from Kingston Airport
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