JAMAICA

Description
Jamaica, island country of the West Indies. It is the third largest island
in the Caribbean Sea, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica is about
146 miles (235 km) long and varies from 22 to 51 miles (35 to 82 km)
wide. The national capital is Kingston. It is the birtplace of reggae and
one of the more popular destinations welcoming approximately 2
million visitors each year.

Transportation
Public transportation in Jamaica consists of buses, minibuses and route taxis; they run
between Kingston and every point on the island.

Bus Cheap travel between towns, but often overcrowded and dangerously driven.More
expensive and reliable scheduled coaches connect larger towns.

Car Useful for traveling at your own pace, or for visiting regions with minimal public
transportation. Cars can be hired in every town or city. Drive on the left.

Route taxi Run set routes within and between nearby towns and cities. Cheap and
convenient.

Buses and minibuses charge in the neighborhood of J$100 per 50km, and route taxis
charge about J$150 to J$250 per 50km, with short rides of around 10 minutes costing
J$100.
 TOP 3 Hotels
1. R Hotel Kingston: is located in the heart of Kingston, just a five-minute
drive from the Devon House and the Bob Marley Museum. Some people
consider that it is the BEST hotel in Jamaica!. It have a score of 8.9 out of 10
and you can enjoy being here for a price of COP 3.679.270 (7 nights)

2. Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall Adults Only: In Montego Bay, this

beachfront lodge is conveniently located near a golf course, within a 15-
minute walk of Three Palms Ocean Course, Half Moon Golf Club, and
Montego Bay Convention Center.|A very exclusive a hotel where you can
satay for the cost of COP 8.856.344 (7 nights). I think this is one of the
most expensive hotels i have seen.

3. Royal Decameron Cornwall Beach: The Royal Decameron Cornwall

Beach Resort is located in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on a white sand beach
and crystal clear water just 5 minutes from Sir Donald Sangster Airport. The
hotel offers rooms with ocean view, swimming pool for adults and children,
restaurants, marina and free access to the facilities and services of the
Royal Decameron Montego Beach. the reason he emphasized so much in
this hotel is because when I went to Jamaica I stayed in this hotel, I
recommend it. You can stay in this hotel for a price of COP 4.900.000 (7
nights)
 TOURISTIC PLACES
Blue Hole, Ocho Rios
High in the rain-forest-cloaked mountains outside Ocho Rios, the Blue Hole is a series of picturesque
waterholes fed by gushing cascades. It's also called Island Gully Falls or the Irie Blue Hole. Guides lead
you around the area, where you can explore the falls and jump off cliffs into the refreshing pools
below. The higher up the falls you climb, the less people you will probably encounter, but negotiating
the trail can be tricky.

Bob Marley Museum, Kingston

What is a visit to Jamaica without a Bob Marley experience? The former home of the reggae icon is
located right in the heart of the capital city, kingston. Open for visitors daily, the tour gives an insightful
look into the life of the superstar before his death in 1981.

Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains National Park, st. Andrew
At 2,256 meters, the Blue Mountain is Jamaica's highest peak and the home of the world famous Blue
Mountain coffee. Nature lovers will enjoy these 200,000 acres of tropical rainforest, adorned with
breathtaking mountain views, waterfalls, lush rainforest, and exotic plants and animals. More than 800
species of endemic plants and more than 200 species of birds can be found in the park, as well as the
world's second largest butterfly.

Doctor's Cave Beach, Montego Bay

The Doctor's Cave Beach gained fame in the early 1920s when news spread that the water possessed
medicinal powers. Today, it remains one of the best beaches on the island, luring visitors form all over
the world with its spectacular white sand and crystal blue waters. The beach is especially crowded
when cruise ships visit and passengers flock to the location to soak in its reputed healing powers.
Rafting the Martha Brae River, Falmouth
Gliding on bamboo rafts on the serene Martha Brae River is one of the most
popular attractions in Jamaica, probably more entertaining than the Doctor's
Cave Beach. The journey takes visitors on a paceful journey to explore the
natural flora and fauna of the island, led by expert guides through some of the
most breathtaking scenes of nature.

Dunns River Falls, Ocho Rios

You really haven't experienced Jamaica unless you've climbed the Dunn's River
Falls. This is one of Jamaica's most famous natural attractions, with its
magnificient waterfalls crashing towards the sea. With the aid of a guide , visitors
can climb all the way to the top, stopping to relax in several refreshing pools.
Visitors describe it as quite an invigorating experience, completed by a relaxing
swim in the beach below.

Dolphin Cove
The Dolphin Cove attractions have become so popular that you have to book way
in advance to ensure that you have a space, Once there, you will enjoy a
memorable dolphin experience including swimming and interacting up close with
dolphins. There are many others things to do and see including watching shark
and stingrays feeding, riding in glass bottom boats, and chatting with the
parrots.
 RISKY PLACES
RACE COURSE
Race Course is a settlement in Clarendon Parish in Jamaica. It has a population of 3,003 as
of 2009.There are a lot of bloody stuffs that goes on at this particular place despite all the
Police check points. That makes this place the most dangerous Town in Jamaica.

TIVOLI GARDENS
Tivoli Gardens, a political Garrison, is a West Kingston neighbourhood in Kingston,
Jamaica. Developed in a renewal project between 1963 and 1965, the neighborhood
continued to suffer from poverty. By the late twentieth century, it had become a center of
drug trafficking activity and social unrest.

Repeated confrontations took place between law enforcement and gunmen in the
neighborhood in 1997, 2001, 2005, 2008, and 2010. The war is still on in Tivoli Gardens.
This particular part of the country already got bad reputation so there is nothing that
could take it off this list.

CLIMATE
The sun’s heat is intense in Jamaica because the country is close to the equator. The
island lies in the tropics and is influenced by the northeast trade winds. During the winter
months, from December to March, somewhat colder winds from North America blow
over the island.Temperatures in higher altitudes are a bit lower than usual. The average
temperature in Kingston is around 31 degrees Celsius.
HABITANTS
Jamaicans are mostly an ethnic mix of African and Anglo-Irish people influenced by the
Spanish and Taíno cultures, though they’re influence diminished greatly after the arrival
of Spanish conquistadors.

The problem Jamaica faces is that its inhabitants are moving to cities on a large scale
when half of the population already resides within city limits. The island has a population
of 2.3 million.

CLOTHING
The warm temperatures encourage lightweight, breathable fabrics such as linen and
cotton. Sundresses, shirts, blouses, T-shirts, light slacks and polo shirts are ideal attire for
virtually anywhere on the island.