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Three Quick Tips
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Discover "the Land of Wood and Water". Although we're known for our beaches, there's a reason why our first inhabitants named Jamaica, "the land of wood and water". Jamaica's topographical features, unlike many other islands in the Caribbean, are very diverse. So if you're interested in seeing the full breadth of Jamaica’s landscape - explore some of our spectacular rivers, waterfalls, caves, bays, mountains, forests and woodlands. |
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Going on a guided tour will make for a safer, more enriching experience. There are many tourist board-approved local organisations that specialize in guided adventure tours. So whether you plan to go on a jungle canopy tour or a raft ride down the Martha Brae, go with a local expert who knows the ropes. |
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Packing checklist. For adventures on land, don't forget to pack Insect Repellent that contains DEET, high SPF sunscreen, shades with UVA/UVB protection and broken-in, closed-toed hiking or walking shoes. For adventures in water, bring waterproof sunscreen, shades with UVA/UVB protection and sandals or water shoes with Velcro or lacing (flip-flops are a no-no)! And whatever you do, bring a camera. |
Spotlight On
If you're looking for a challenging hike and a memorable experience, get your hiking boots on and head for Blue Mountain Peak. Both thrilling and scenic, there is no other trail quite like it on the entire island. > Learn More
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At the deepest point traversable in the Cockpit Country is the minuscule hamlet of Windsor, best known for the nearby Windsor Caves and the Windsor Research Centre. In the 1700s, the Windsor Estate was part of the vast landholdings of John Tharp, who operated it as a cattle farm. The Windsor Great House was built in the late 18th century, on a site that may have been used by the British as a military base because of its strategic location on the edge of the forbidding terrain of the Cockpit Country. > Learn More
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Discovering Jamaica in 1891:
In 1891 300,000 tourists came to an International Exhibition held on January 27 to May 2 at Quebec Lodge in Kingston now “Wolmer’s School”. The Government built new hotels in Kingston and the rural areas to house tourists who wanted to tour the rest of the island, setting the foundations of the modern tourist industry. A group of Syrians decided to stay becoming the first ethnic group to settle here.
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