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Three Quick Tips
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Take part in our Meet-the-People program. Our Meet the People program matches you up with a local Jamaican who shares a similar interest, profession or hobby with you. Your new friend will expose you to local traditions, customs and hidden gems that make Jamaica so special. |
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Learn to speak Jamaican. While English is Jamaica's national language, Patois is commonly spoken in many of the less touristy areas of the island. Showing a genuine interest in learning Patois, i.e., carrying a dictionary or memorising some greetings, will make you a hit with the locals. |
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Don't miss out on roadside attractions. Whether you rent a car, hire a taxi driver or ride on a minibus - try to make several roadside stops on the way to your destination. From jerk stands to rum bars to craft shacks to fruit markets, the Jamaican roadside is a window into Jamaica's unique culture. |
Spotlight On
With over 17,000 kilometres of road linking Jamaica’s towns and cities, our colourful highways and byways are destinations unto themselves. Winding down mountains, zigzagging through woodlands, and circling the coastline, a road trip through Jamaica reveals many faces of our rich culture. > Learn More
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Rio Nuevo battle site is said to be the location at the Spanish forces led by the governor Don Cristobal Ysassi were defeated. The site is well tended, shaded with pimento (allspice) trees and has a fine view of Rio Nuevo Bay and fishing beach making it a pleasant place for a picnic > Learn More
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Splendid houses built on a bet:
Four wealthy Kingston merchants once took a bet to see who could build the most splendid town residence, only to secure affections from Teresia Constantia. Only one of the houses survived, Headquarters House on Duke Street built by Thomas Hibbert in the 1750’s and known originally as Hibbert House. The other houses were Constantine House on Higholborn Street and Bull and Harmony Hall on Hanover Street.
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