Geography
Jamaica’s geography is, unlike that on some of its Caribbean neighbors, diverse. While many tropical islands are flat and featureless, Jamaica is large enough to have a full menu of topographical features – mountains, waterfalls, rivers, forests, plains, caves, bays, beaches. RiversThe island covers over 4,000 square miles. Mountains run like a backbone down the […]
Fast facts
FAST FACTS Location:90 miles south of Cuba Size: 4,411 square miles.Slightly smaller than the state of Connecticut in the U.S. Length: 146 miles Width: 22-51 miles Average Temp. 82° F Climate:Tropical. Hot, Humid, temperate interior. Average Rainfall 78 inches annually Population:2.6 million (July 2000 estimate). Annual population growth rate is 0.46%Kingston, 800,000; Montego Bay, 82,000; […]
History
The Arawak Indians, early residents who arrived from South America around 650 AD, named the island Xaymaca or “land of wood and water.” They lived peacefully on the land and the sea’s bounty. Jamaica, the Caribbean’s third-largest island, was visited by Christopher Columbus in 1494 on his second voyage to the New World. When the […]
Overview
Welcome to Jamaica the third largest island of the Caribben and the birthplace of Bob Marley and James Bond. A place that is both unique and familiar with beaches that strecth “clear blue” forever. And the seemingly endless hours of warm Caribbean sunshine. A trip to Jamaica may include river rafting, waterfall climbing, horseback riding, […]
Flying Time To Jamaica
How long is the flight to Jamaica? Here a flight times from various parts of the world to Jamaica. Flying Time to Jamaica City Time Distance Atlanta 2 hrs. 40 mins. 1120 Chicago 3 hrs. 45 mins. 1716 Dallas (v Miami) 4 hrs. 20 mins. 1641 Frankfurt 11 hrs. 30 mins. 6582 London 9 hrs. 40 […]
Driving Distance Around Jamaica – Approximate Mileage Chart
RawHTML: Jamaica Approximate Mileage Chart S P A N I S H T O W N S A V A N A – L A – M A R S T A N N S B A Y P O R T M O R A N T P O R T M A R […]
Jamaica Proof of Citizenship
United States Citizens:All visitors, 16 years and older, must present a valid passport (or a passport that has expired for a period not exceeding one year provided that US immigration will re-admit such person on the expired passport) or an original birth certificate (with raised seal), naturalization certificate, or certificate of citizenship along with a […]
Jamaica Tourist Board phone numberJamaica Tourist Board (JTB) – Worldwide Offices and Contact Information
Founded in 1955, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) serves as Jamaica’s official tourism marketing agency, headquartered in Kingston. Governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Tourism, the JTB is responsible for promoting Jamaica as a top-tier travel destination worldwide. The JTB’s primary objectives include: The JTB has earned numerous accolades for […]
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A Real Jamaican Tourist would…
What would it take to experience Jamaica like a real tourist? Read what other have said and add your suggestions. A Real Jamaican Tourist…Will find the best jerk (pork, chicken, etc…) is Boston Bay, Portland. If you travel to Kingston, the Chelsae Jerk Centre which is off Half Way Tree Road and behind New Kingston […]