Reach Falls, Chill Spot, Green Grotto Caves – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Reach Falls, Chill Spot, Green Grotto Caves. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Reach Falls, Portland by @africanherbsman22 Chill […]
Day 154 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Ahhh…Ras Natango Gallery and Garden
A special treat for garden lovers is the Ahhh…Ras Natango Gallery and Garden located in Montego Bay. The family proprietors of the garden offer personal tours to describe the birds, trees, and plants on display. The location features spectacular views of Montego Bay too. You might even catch a glimpse of the Moth Hummingbird during […]
Day 153 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Act like Family: Play a Game of Ludo
Jamaican ludo (or ludy / ludi) is a board game for two, three or four players using two dice and 16 counters. Taking turns, players race each other around the board, trying to be the first one to get all their counters on the home base. The game is thought to have originated in India, […]
Day 152 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Are You Game? Play Dominoes with Jamaicans
Jamaicans love to play dominoes, and you’ll find people playing the game on street corners. Locals take their games seriously, strategizing moves like they are playing poker. In 2010, Jamaica hosted the Dragon Stout World Series of Dominoes, which offered prizes totaling millions of dollars for winners of the cut-throat competitions. Jamaica’s Minister of Youth, […]
Day 151 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Ultimate Spicy Food Challenge: Peppered Shrimp
Peppered Shrimp is one of Jamaica’s most popular street foods. It is commonly referred to as “peppa shrimp” or “peppa swims.” The snack can be purchased from street vendors, at sporting events, on road trips, and in restaurants. The original peppered shrimp cookery is located in St. Elizabeth Parish. Scotch Bonnet peppers make the dish […]
Day 150 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Jamaica’s Best Hideout: the Green Grotto Caves
The Green Grotto Caves has an extensive history as a hideout. The Tainos (Jamaica’s first inhabitants) and 18th century ‘runaway slaves’ considered the caves a safe haven. Other people who hid in the Green Grotto Caves include: the Spanish during the English takeover in 1655 and smugglers transporting weapons to Cuba in both World Wars. […]
Day 149 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Explore Jamaica’s Colonial History at Columbus Park
Columbus Park reveals the history and impact of Christopher Columbus’ arrival on the island in 1494. The park features an open air museum with artifacts from Jamaica’s colonial and pre-colonial days. Arawak canoes, a water wheel, cannons, and a Spanish water cooler are just a few of the remnants in the museum. The park is […]
Day 148 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit Columbus’ First Landing Spot at Puerto Seco Beach
Puerto Seco Beach is located in Discovery Bay, Jamaica. When Christopher Columbus first came to the island he landed here in search of fresh water. When he did not find any he named the beach “Puerto Seco,” which translates to “dry port.” Now the beach is far from dry; it is filled with music and […]
Passing by Frenchman’s Cove, Blue Hole, Villa Life in Hanover – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Passing by Frenchman’s Cove, Blue Hole, Villa Life in Hanover. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Passing by […]
Day 147 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Speed at Kool Runnings Water Park
Kool Runnings Water and Adventure Park features wet and dry attractions on its five acres of land. The waterpark has 10 water slides, with some even as high as 40 feet. The slides have names like Jamaica Bobsled Ride, Duppy Conqueror, and Lightning Bolt. Children would enjoy Captain Mikie’s Coconut Island, which consists of water […]