Jamaica is a very popular Caribbean destination among travelers from all over the world. With its beautiful beaches, dense forests, blue mountains and rich culture, Jamaica attracts many tourists every year. Here are some facts about Jamaica.
Safety on the streets
A few decades ago, violence was common in some areas of Jamaica, but the government intervened and controlled it. Although there is no rampant violence now, there are cases of fraud and theft in many places. Special attention should be paid to this. Care should be taken not to carry too much money or jewellery, avoid traveling to deserted places and late at night.
Better drinking water
Unlike tourist destinations in Mexico and other Latin American and Caribbean countries, tap water in Jamaica is safe. Also, clean water is provided in bars and restaurants in urban areas. However, those traveling to remote locations may wish to carry bottled water.
Major tourist destinations
The main attractions of Jamaica are the beaches. In this itself, Treasure Beach is very famous, spread over four beautiful fishing villages like Billy Bay, Frenchman’s Bay, Calabash Bay and Great Bay. Some other popular beaches are Montego Bay, Doctor’s Cave, Negril, etc. Activities such as swimming, snorkeling, body-surfing, dolphin spotting, zip lining, hiking, biking, diving, parasailing and paddleboarding are also active on these beaches.
Dunn’s River Falls is one of the major tourist attractions in Jamaica. The terrace waterfalls are 180 feet high and 600 feet long. The Blue Mountains with its hiking and biking trails, beautiful waterfalls, and coffee plantations, Ochos Rios, a famous resort on the north coast, Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica, and Nine Mile, where the famous Jamaican musician Bob Marley was born, are places that many tourists visit.
Apart from these, Port Antonio, a picturesque fishing village with two harbors on Jamaica’s north-east coast, and Falmouth Island, one of the best-preserved Georgian towns in the Caribbean, are among Jamaica’s changing sights.
Best time to visit Jamaica
The best time to travel to Jamaica is from October to mid-December. Not only is the weather great during this time, hotels and flights can also be booked at cheap rates. The peak tourist season in Jamaica is from late December to mid-April, which is considered the peak season.
English Summary: Things To Know About Traveling To Jamaica