Jamaica sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
This famous resort has always attracted fans of unhurried beach rest and walks in magnificent surrounding. Bob Marley, the king of reggae music, is one of indigenous people who have made his country internationally famous. He has become a true national hero and one of main landmarks in the country is named after him. This is the Museum of Bob Marley, which exhibits various items that are somehow connected with life and work of the great musician. Visitors of the museum will see newspaper articles and photos that feature important moments in the life of the musician. Discs made of gold and platinum are the most precious items in the museum. The first guitar of Bob Marley and his scenic costumes are also present there.
These spots really worth the attention of a real traveler-researcher.
…
Read further
Read further
The national cuisine of Jamaica is a unique combination of culinary traditions of such countries as Spain, the United Kingdom and several Asian …
Read further
Read further
History and Entertainment
The discoverer of the island is Christopher Columbus. When he visited these lands in 1494, they were populated by the Indian tribes. The first settlement on the island was formed by the Spanish colonizers in 1509. A hundred years later, there were almost no aborigines on the island. In 1655, the island was conquered by Britons. Exactly they formed the town of Port Royal in the first years of the colonization. In the early years of its existence, the town had a status of “the most sinful city of the Christian world” and a capital of sea robbers. At the end of the 17th century, about 8 000 people resided in the town and almost a quarter of them were pirates. They brought all the treasures they had robbed to the town, so Port Royal flourished in the first years of its existence.
Having arrived in Jamaica, it is impossible not to notice local culture, traditions, and Jamaican lifestyle. A mix of European, African, and Asian …
Read further
Read further
When slavery was abolished in 1833, English plantations experienced some difficulties: it was impossible to produce sugar and rum. At the end of the 19th century, the island attracted an attention of the USA. The States started to invest in the development of coconut and coffee plantations. Jamaica gained a right of the partial self-government in 1944 and independent from Great Britain in 1962.
Jamaica is not only about magnificent beach recreation, exploring fabulous local nature, and quality nightlife. On this island, tourists can also see …
Read further
Read further
This article about iconic landmarks and sights of Jamaica is protected by the copyright law. You can re-use the content, but only under the condition of placement of an active link to www.orangesmile.com.
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Jamaica
Famous and uniques places in Jamaica from our review series
Floyds Pelican Bar
From the series “The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet”
We can divide people into two categories: those, who like snowy landscapes and those, who like the whisper of the ocean and palm's leaves. The second has to spend their vacation on wonderful Jamaica island. Negril as a resort has been meeting visitors in the outstanding bar "Floyds Pelican Bar". It looks like a shabby cabin and was built on wooden piles over the water. The bars' roof is made from the palm leaves.
You can get to the bar by boat. For renting a boat you have to choose one from the coastline. All were made for your comfortable vacation. There you can find large zones with hammocks and special terraces for sunbathing. The visitors of the bar can swim in the ocean or keep an eye on the playing dolphins. The bar is located in a kilometre from the coastline, thanks to that the … Read all
You can get to the bar by boat. For renting a boat you have to choose one from the coastline. All were made for your comfortable vacation. There you can find large zones with hammocks and special terraces for sunbathing. The visitors of the bar can swim in the ocean or keep an eye on the playing dolphins. The bar is located in a kilometre from the coastline, thanks to that the … Read all
Dunn River Falls
From the series “Stunning Beauty Places of the Earth, Unknown to Tourists”
In Jamaica, there is a wide selection of short and interesting sights. In search of new impressions, some tourists enter the surroundings of the city of Ocho-Rios. Here is the little-known and mentioned in a few tour guides - the Park Dunn's River Falls and Park, on whose territory flows the river Dunn. The river is characterized by the unique waterfalls whose height is 180 meters. The waterfall falls into the Caribbean Sea, which makes it even more unique.
The waterfall structure is very complicated and consists of a lot of paragraphs. The most courageous tourists strive to climb as high as they can and take impressive photos. The waterfalls of the Dunn River are among the most beautiful on the earth and the few that fall into the sea. The natural sight is surrounded by the lush … Read all
The waterfall structure is very complicated and consists of a lot of paragraphs. The most courageous tourists strive to climb as high as they can and take impressive photos. The waterfalls of the Dunn River are among the most beautiful on the earth and the few that fall into the sea. The natural sight is surrounded by the lush … Read all
Port Royal
From the series “Famous Sunken Towns”
The legendary port city, Port Royal, has being remaining an important symbol of Jamaica for nearly five hundred years. The legendary city of pirates was founded in 1518; it was reasonably considered the most hopeless city on earth. For many years, corruption and violence have being dominating there. Pirate ships have being arriving there from all over the world, even from Madagascar. In 1692, the island has suffered from an earthquake, and the pirate town completely went under water. Today its ruins lie on the bottom of the Kingston harbor.
The ruined city never ceases to attract the attention of researchers who discover new amazing artifacts on its territory. Flooded buildings house priceless historical documents; look of centuries-old buildings covered with coquina enthralls many … Read all
All unique sightseeing Jamaica
The ruined city never ceases to attract the attention of researchers who discover new amazing artifacts on its territory. Flooded buildings house priceless historical documents; look of centuries-old buildings covered with coquina enthralls many … Read all
Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December. Read this
28.03.2024
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December. Read this
28.03.2024