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| Dunns River Falls, St. Ann |
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Dunns River Falls is one of the more popular tourist and best known sites and best-known waterfall in Jamaica. Located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, the Falls is frequented by tourists who tour the island on cruise ships and locals alike who form human chain links while climbing the 600 ft. falls. |
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| Port Royal |
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Situated on the Palisadoes sandspit at the western end of Jamaica, Port Royal had gained a reputation in the 17th century as both the "richest and wickedest city in the world". It was notorious for its gaudy displays of wealth and loose morals, and was a popular place for pirates to bring and spend their treasure. |
| During part of the 17th century the British actively encouraged and even paid Buccaneers based at Port Royal to attack Spanish and French shipping. Admirals lord Nelson and Benbow, the chilling Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, were among its inhabitants. The town flourished for 32 years until June 7, 1692 when it was partially buried in the sea by an earthquake. |
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| National Arena - Bob Marley Statue |
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Located in Kingston, and home to major events like The Jamaica Horticultural Society Show, Jamaica Festival, Miss Jamaica World Beauty Pageant and Miss Jamaica Body Beautiful Competition, Miss Jamaica Grand Coronation Show, the National Arena is very important to Jamaica. |
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| Rio Grande, Portland |
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The Rio Grande is located in Portland. The Rio Grande River is one of Jamaica's largest rivers and has been used to transport produce, especially bananas, from the interior of the island for many years. Rafting for fun was introduced by legendary Hollywood star, Errol Flynn, who made Port Antonio his home.
The journey will take you on a river of adventure - under towering bamboo arches, past fern-shrouded groves, over rippling shoals and through a narrow passageway of moss-covered stone known as Lovers Rock. The tranquil sounds of nature blend with the splash of the raftman's pole as he skillfully navigates the rivers course. |
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| Blue Lagoon, Port Antonio |
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The Blue Lagoon is located in Port Antonio. Be hypnotized by its constantly changing shades of blue due to the intermingling of sun and shade. Believed to be bottomless, the Blue Lagoon has an estimated depth of 282 ft. at its deepest point. |
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| Trident Castle, Port Antonio |
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On Pegg Point, at the mouth of Turtle Crawle Harbour is the Trident Castle, an 8-bedroom castle measuring 7 acres on a peninsula (3 sides water). People can rent the 40,000 sq.ft. Castle, a 22 ft. banquet table that seats 30 people, a pool, a helicopter pad and even a private chapel for weddings. There are also villas for more people down a private pathway, a block and a half from the Castle. During the Spanish colonisation of Jamaica, this bay was named Puerto Escondido (Hidden Harbour). The Palace was built for a German baroness. |
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| Devon House - Kingston |
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Devon House was built in 1881 by George Stiebel, a Jamaican. Acquired by the Jamaican Government in 1967, Devon House is protected by the National Heritage Trust. The magnetic appeal of Devon House is the beautifully restored rooms, with their antique furniture and lovely decorations, the shops selling Jamaican craft items, and restaurants serving authentic Jamaican food. |
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| Shaw Park Gardens - St. Ann |
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Shaw Park Botanical Gardens is owned by the Shaw Park Beach Hotel. The original area was an estate named after the family of Elizabeth, Ann and John Shaw who were owners until 1811. The property was the site for the final battles for Jamaica between the Spanish and the English.
Overlooking the Bay of Ocho Rios, the Gardens embrace 25 acres of tropical splendour. A waterfall that cascades down a rocky course with many plant specimens on all sides. Lush tropical trees form bowers with flamboyant blossoms every month of the year. |
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| Dolphin Cove - St. Ann |
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Adjacent to the world-famous Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios, Dolphin Cove is Jamaica's only dolphin attraction. The property has a natural cove surrounded by 4 acres of lush tropical rain forest. Visitors can swim with the dolphins or touch the dolphins. |
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| Faith's Pen - St. Ann |
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Located in the northern parish of St. Ann, Faith's Pen is on the way to Ocho Rios. The area is a favourite of Jamaicans for curry goat, pan (roast) chicken, and soups (cow cod and manish water). Many famous entertainment personalities visit the Faith's Pen area for its great food. |
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| Fern Gully - St. Ann |
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Sightseeing (for locals and tourists alike) should include a drive along Fern Gully, a road running along an old riverbed that winds through a 6.5km (4-mile) valley of ferns. |
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| Institute of Jamaica - Kingston |
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The Institute of Jamaica is located in Kingston. The Institute of Jamaica was established in 1879 by Sir Anthony Musgrave, Governor at the time. The institution has developed into one of the most significant cultural, artistic and scientific organisation in Jamaica, remaining true to its mandate: For the Encouragement of Literature Science and Art in Jamaica. |
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| Old Spanish Town Square - St. Catherine |
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Located in the former capital of Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Old Spanish Town Square is located a short drive due west of the current captial, Kingston. Spanish Town was the capital of Jamaica until 1872. The Old Spanish Town Square is said to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the Western hemisphere. |
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