Travel ideas for Jamaica - unique sights, worth Guinness records
Port Royal
From the series “Famous Sunken Towns”
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 Flooded buildings house priceless historical documents; look of centuries-old buildings covered with coquina enthralls many divers. During an earthquake several ships were moored in the harbor; they also went under water and now rest at the bottom.
Large-scale studies of Port Royal began in the mid-20th century, when scientists have raised dozens of priceless historical finds from the seabed. The flooded city can boast numerous pirate goods, a significant part of which researchers have failed to detect. However, documents confirm that priceless treasures and relics lie in Kingston harbor. Despite the notoriety of Port Royal, the flooded city is an outstanding historical landmark, and all snorkelers can admire its priceless artifacts. ... Complete sights collection
Dunn River Falls
From the series “Stunning Beauty Places of the Earth, Unknown to Tourists”
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 vegetation, so the trip to the nature reserve is very exciting.
Guests of the park have the opportunity to walk along the picturesque paths and see the ancient caves, the hot springs and a lot of other natural wonders hidden in the lush tropical scrublands. Although the waterfalls are visited by the relatively few tourists, the way up to them is not at all exhausting. This area is popular among holidaymakers with children. The newlyweds use the natural terraces as a place of execution for the wedding ceremony. The unique landmark, hidden in the tropical forests of Jamaica, is found for adventurers and nature lovers. ... Complete sights collection
Floyds Pelican Bar
From the series “The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet”
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 visitors can enjoy the silence and sea landscapes.
The creator of this bar was one of the local fishermen. He built the cabin over the water especially for local fishermen. According to his plans, there should be a place, where they could relax and entertain during the working day. The tourists, who are seeking for extraordinary entertainments are the main visitors to this bar over the water. They can try not only their favorite sorts of alcohol and cool drinks but also original dishes from fish, lobsters and shrimps. The bar has an outstanding and marvelous decoration in fisherman’s style, even ladders are made from the holeproof rope. ... Complete sights collection
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In 2002, Emancipation Park was opened in the capital. The opening of this park was very symbolic for locals, as it was timed to the 170th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. Besides ornamental plants and fountains, the main feature of the park is the variety of sculptures and original designer African-style benches. Part of the park is reserved for a small botanical garden with the most unique Jamaican plants. The territory of the park is also equipped with picnic areas. To can get … Read more
