Culture

Culture

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This 5-day itinerary will show you our capital city Kingston, a hotspot for Jamaican culture and the entertainment hub of the Caribbean.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport
Check-in to hotel in Kingston
Depart hotel for dinner and live music at 100 Café (100 Hope Road)
Return to hotel

DAY 2

Tour the Bob Marley Museum
Lunch at Truck Stop Jerk restaurant
Tour and ice cream at Devon House
Return to hotel
Dine at Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records
Catch a pantomime show at a local theatre
Return to hotel

DAY 3

Traditional Jamaican breakfast at Hot Pot Restaurant
Tour the National Gallery
Visit the Coronation Market
Take a tour of the Institute of Jamaica museums
Visit the National Heroes Circle
Return to hotel
Dance the night away at a street dance
Return to hotel

DAY 4

Day trip to Port Antonio to visit the Charles Town Maroon community
Return to Kingston
Dine at Gloria’s Seafood Restaurant
Return to hotel

DAY 5

Depart at the Norman Manley International Airport

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