142 FUN Tourist Destinations In Jamaica
The Best, Unmissable Spots, By Parish

Cliff Jumping In Negril | Tourist Destinations In Jamaica

After months, and I dear say years, of research, reading and personal reviews, I'm now confidently able to share with you these, yes all of 142 attractions, adventures and tourist destinations in Jamaica!

The best of Jamaica!

And even better, I'm presenting them to you by PARISH, alphabetized with further links (where applicable) to the individual attractions.

By the way, this does not negate any other listings I have, including the top places to visit in Jamaica, this is the ultimate - the most comprehensive list you'll find on this my website!

ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE?

Mayfields Falls, Westmoreland

Clarendon

May Pen Clock, Clarendon

1. Have an invigorating soak at the curative waters of Milk River Bath.  Read more on mineral springs in Jamaica here.
2. Visit Portland Point Lighthouse 
3. Visit Colbeck Castle Great House 
4. Check out Salt Island and Cudjoe Hill
5. See the Jackson Bay Cave
6. Hike up the Juan De Bolas Mountain
7. Visit St Peter's Church and Moneymusk Library 
8. Attend Jamaica’s annual Agricultural Society’s Farm Show at Denbigh 

Hanover

Calico Jack's Pirate Island in Green Island, Hanover

1. Visit Tryall Estate and Golf Course
2. See Fort Charlotte at the Lucea Harbour and note it's history
3. Drive through Blenheim, the birthplace of Jamaica's hero, Alexander Bustamante
4. Stop By The Rustic Town Of Lucea and observe is historical architecture
5. Go hiking behind the hills of cousins cove 
6. Experience the new Dolphin Cove in Hanover
7. Visit The Great Morass crocodile habitat
   
8. Visit Bloody Bay Beach that continues into Negril.
9. Visit Chisholm Beach in Lucea, and finally
10. Take a boat ride to the secluded Calico Jack's Pirate Island in Green Island, near Negril

Kingston & St Andrew 

Bob Marley Museum, Kingston

1. Visit the National Gallery Of Jamaica and amaze yourself in the history.
2. Climb the Blue Mountains 
3. Visit Devon House for gifts and ice cream 
4. Visit a theatre 
5. Visit Fort Charles
6. Tour the national Gallery 
7. Enjoy Carnival after Easter 
8. Dine and party in New Kingston (more on history of Kingston)
9. Visit the famous Hope Botanical Gardens 
10. Stop by the Kingston Craft Market 
11. Visit The St Andrew Parish Church, built in 1700. 
12. View the Half-Way-Tree Clock and tower built in 1913 as a memorial to King Edward VII of England 
13. Go snorkeling at Lime Cay (featured in the film ”The Harder they Come") 
14. Visit the historic Port Royal - once considered the wickedest city on earth!
15. Visit the Bob Marley Museum (See museums)
16. See the new look Emancipation Park
17. See the best of Jamaica's artisans in the annual Liguanea Art Festival.
18. See the 1907 earthquake monument
19. Experience the healing waters of the Rockfort Mineral Bath

Back To Top of Tourist Destinations In Jamaica

Manchester

The Mandeville Courthouse, Manchester

1. Go hiking and horseback riding 
2. Take an Eco tour 
3. Go bird watching at Marshall’s Pen Great House 
4. Enjoy a taste of mouth-watering seafood at Little Ochie seafood restaurant 
5. Tour The High Mountain Coffee and Chocolate Factory at Williamsfield
6. Tour the Pickapepper Sauce Factory at Shooters Hill and the Jamaican Bammy Factory in Mandeville
7. Visit the gallery at Bloomfield Great House

Portland 

Wellesley on the Blue Lagoon with wife

1. Experience the mysterious waters of movie-featured Blue Lagoon  (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmlA_CsjiYs)
   
2. Go Hiking In The Mountains
3. Visit Boston Beach, Long bay Beach, Winifred’s Beach, San San Beach and Frenchman's Cove Beach
4. Have a taste of authentic Jamaican Jerk at the original Boston Jerk Center
5. Visit The Monkey Island (watch video here)
6. Visit Navy Island (formerly owned by Errol Flynn) 
7. Visit Crystal Springs 
8. Go Surfing at Boston Bay
9. Visit Reach Falls 
10. Go Rafting on the Rio Grande River
11. Visit the maroon village of Nanny Town and the Charlestown Maroons 
12. Enjoy Sport Fishing 

Back To Top of Tourist Destinations In Jamaica

St. Ann (inc. Ocho Rios)

Ocho Rios craft market, St. Ann

1. Stop by and purchase souvenirs at the Ocho Rios Craft Market
2. Climb the world famous Dunn’s River Falls 
3. Go snorkelling, windsurfing and diving 
4. Visit Nine Miles, the birthplace and shrine of Bob Marley 
5. View the historical architecture of Harmony Hall Great House
6. Visit Wassi Art and see the creation of extraordinary handmade pottery 
7. Go horseback riding 
8. Visit the New Hope Great House and the ruins of the Minard Great House
9. Experience Fern Gully - 3 miles of foliage lined with hundreds of species of fern said to be the largest fern arboretum in the world!
10. Visit the "Noisy Water" River Cave and "Rat Bat Hole" 
11. Sample the hearty treats of Faiths Pen 
12. See the Green Grotto Caves 
13. Check out the Mohogany Beach
14. Visit Ocho Rios Marine Park, Turtle River Falls, Shaw Park Gardens and the Coyaba River Garden 
15. Visit Seville Heritage Park and Columbus Park Museum Experience Chukka Cove Adventures 
16. Go Rafting on the White River
17. Do the Jamaican Herb tour (video).
18. Swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Cove 
19. Go glass-bottom kayaking on the Caribbean Sea 
20. Visit the Walker's Wood Sauce Farm and Craft Market 
21. Enjoy the Mystic Mountain escapade 
22. See Marcus Garvey Statue in St. Ann’s Bay 
23. Visit the ruins of Edinburgh Castle 
24. Visit the Watt Town Zion Church spiritual schoolroom 
25. Go River Tubing at White River Valley Adventure 

Back To Top of Tourist Destinations In Jamaica

St. Catherine 

visitors at Hellshire Beach, St. Catherine

1. See the intimidating Bog Walk Gorge 
2. Visit the Rio Cobre 
3. Enjoy fish and festival at Hellshire beach 
4. Visit Linstead Market and the Linstead Anglican Church 
5. Visit Caymanas Park and Golf & Country Club 
6. Visit Guardsman Serenity Park 
7. See the Rodney Memorial and St. Jago de la Vega Cathedral in Spanish Town 
8. Visit the People’s Museum of Craft & Technology & White Marl Taino Museum 

Back To Top of Tourist Destinations In Jamaica

St. Elizabeth (South Coast) 

YS Falls, St. Elizabeth

1. Take a boat ride up the Black River at the Black River Safari
2. See the beauty and undiluted Treasure Beach
3. Sail out to the Pelican Bar at Parrotee
4. Experience tiers of cascading water at YS Falls 
5. Take a tour through of the Appleton rum factory
6. Stop by one of the vendors at Middle Quarters and enjoy authentic peppered shrimp.
7. Go Bird Watching 
8. Visit Alligator Pond and alligator hole 
9. Take in the amazing views of Pedro Bluff, Cutlass Bay and Lovers Leap
10. Drive through and get some one in a lifetime pictures of Holland Bamboo - nature's perfect archway 
11. Stop by 'Border' at Scott's Cove and enjoy pipping hot Jamaican escoveitched fish and bammy (video here)

Back To Top of Tourist Destinations In Jamaica

St. James (inc. Montego Bay)

Doctors Cave Beach, Montego Bay, St. James

1. Visit the haunted Rose Hall Great House 
2. Play Golf at Half Moon Golf Course
3. Visit the Rockland's Bird Sanctuary (video here)
4. Capture the spirit and flavor of rural Jamaica with John's Hall Adventure tour.
5. Check out the Rastafarian Indigenous Village
6. Experience Chukka Caribbean Adventures at Lethe
7. Wine, dine and enjoy the attractions on the Hip Strip
8. Enjoy Reggae Sumfest, the greatest reggae show, each summer (July)
9. Visit the sun-splashed shores of world-famous Doctors Cave Beach 
10. Be the life of the party at Margaritaville Mobay, or Pier1 on the weekends
11. Take a trip to the hills of Camrose and ahhh you'll find.... Ahh Ras Natango Gallery & Garden.

Back To Top of Tourist Destinations In Jamaica

St. Mary (near Ocho Rios)

St. Mary Welcome Sign

1. Visit Goldeneye where Ian Flemming created James Bond 
2. Experience James Bond, Reggae, and Robins Bay Beaches
3. Visit Konoka falls
4. Visit the Blue Hole
5. Stop by and note one of the many historical plantations and great houses
6. Tour Firefly museum, former home of Noel Coward artist, actor and playwright (see 4 famous persons who lived in Jamaica)
7. See the Rio Nuevo Battle Site, White River and the Wag Water river 
8. Visit Castleton Botanical Gardens 

Back To Top of Tourist Destinations In Jamaica

St. Thomas (In The East)

Surfing at Bull Bay in St. Thomas, Jamaica

1. Go surfing at Jamnesia Surf Camp in Bull Bay
2. Stop By the Morant Point Lighthouse 
3. Visit the famed springs at Bath Mineral Fountain
   See mineral springs in Jamaica
4. Visit Bull Bay and Cane River Falls 
5. Check out Zion Hill, a site populated by Bobo shanty Rastafarians 
6. Visit the Queensbury Ridge, monument to “Three-Finger” Jack Mansor eighteenth century “Robin Hood” character.

Trelawny  (near Montego Bay)

The Falmouth Welcome sign, Trelawny

1. Explore the hidden caves, trails and waterfalls in the Cockpit Country 
2. Go Rafting on the Martha Brae 
3. Explore the town of Falmouth and its architectural history
4. Visit an underground spring and watch mystical waters illuminate at night at Glistening Waters
5. Visit the Rock Spring Caves and the Quashie River Sink Caves 
6. Visit Stewart CastIe in Duncans 
7. See the Baptist Manse on Market Street near the waterfront 
8. Stop by Eaton's Sauce Factory

Westmoreland (inc. Negril)

Ricks cafe, Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica

1. Go cliff diving at Ricks Cafe in Negril (video here)
2. Rent a bike and explore the town of Negril your way
3. Visit the Blue Hole at Brighton
4. Visit the mausoleum at Grange Hill 
5. Visit the Roaring River and Cave attraction
6. Swim in the Bluefields Beach
7. Play with the kids at Kool Runnings Water Park in Negril
8. Experience the Mayfield And Abeokuta Falls
9. See Reggae Music superstar, Peter Tosh Memorial in Belmont & finally,
10. Watch the majestic Jamaican sunsets at Rick's Cafe In Negril

THE WARNING!

I'm elated that I am able to share these, the most exciting attractions and tourist destinations in Jamaica (above) with you, BUT there is one more thing I need to tell you...

...Get A Trusted Jamaican Tour Guide!

I am not naïve, like anywhere else, not only it is best to travel with a qualified, licensed, knowledgeable and professional guide, you need someone you can trust in these times, someone who has your interest at heart.

But rest your nerves, that's where we come in! 

New! Backed by my readers' demand, my team and I now offer many of these excursions, specialized and customized for you! 

Not only are we trusted, after 15 years sharing quality content and showing many of the off-the-beaten track attractions, we have become friends with many of our visitors.

Click here now (or complete the form below) to find out how you can join us on some of these amazing adventures!

By The Way!

I have a little treat for you!🎉

If you're yearning to visit any of these amazing attractions in Jamaica, but your wallet's starting to feel the pinch, fear not.

Good news! Its possible👍

You now can join countless of travelers who have already unlocked the secrets to experiencing Jamaica on a budget. Click Here and find out how in my new e-book and I'll see you later in JA!

AND Just Before You Go...

Watch My Videos Showing Some Of The Top Tourist Destinations In Jamaica

I've dedicated a brand new playlist from YouTube channel specifically to give you ideas on Jamaican places to visit, attractions and adventures.  Just click the PLAY button and enjoy!

You've received! Now share this awesome page with your friends

Key Sources:

• Campbell, Andrea, Jamaican Proverbs, People and Places
• Senior, Olive, Encycopedia of Jamaican Heritage

Go to Places To Visit In Jamaica  from Tourist Destinations In Jamaica
Return to My Island Jamaica Homepage from Tourist Destinations in Jamaica

Other Pages Related To Tourist Destinations in Jamaica

• Stories from Visitors to Jamaica
  
• How to Speak Jamaican
  
• Drinking Age In Jamaica
• External: Wikipedia.org
  

New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.

Back To The Top Of This Page

New! Get My Latest Book👇🏿

You asked, I've answered! You no longer need to save for months or years, to enjoy paradise! JAMAICA On A Budget is your passport to experiencing what I call 'The Real Jamaica' on a budget! I spilled the beans! sharing my top tips on finding cozy accommodations and secret gems, only the way a native could! Click Here to pick it up on my e-store and start saving now!

See The Best Of Jamaica - In Videos!

My channel reaches over 140,000 subscribers worldwide and has leveraged over 11 million views, sharing, what I call 'The Real Jamaica'. Subscribe today and join our family of viewers.

Read More ...

New! Experience The REAL Jamaica!
Book Your Private Tour here and experience Jamaica the way we (locals) do!

---

P.S. Didn't find what you were looking for? 
Still need help?

Click Here to try our dependable and effective Site Search tool. It works!

Or, simply click here and here, to browse my library of over 500 questions and answers! Chances are someone already asked (and got an answer to) your question.

---

SHOP JAMAICAN Book Local Tours

Book Your Vacation Travel TIPS and Cautions

Watch My Videos!

Featured Video!

Travelling To Jamaica? 

Read this BEFORE you go

👇🏿

Recent Articles

• 
• 
• 

1. What Are The Benefits Of Eating Mulberry?

   Dec 20, 24 09:14 PM

   Wondering, what are the benefits of eating mulberry? This small fruit is packed with powerful health perks, from boosting digestion to improving immunity.

   Read More

2. Activities In Kingston For Kids|Fun Activities For Kids In the Capital

   Dec 16, 24 07:04 AM

   
   Looking for fun activities in Kingston for kids? Explore exciting attractions, outdoor adventures, and creative experiences for children of all ages!

   Read More

3. How Do Jamaicans Celebrate Christmas? | 10 Special Events In The Holiday Season

   Dec 14, 24 11:07 PM

   by Sheree-Anita Shearer | Associate Writer See Also: 11 Signs It's Almost Christmas in Jamaica Photo: Christmas Tree Lighting in Sam Sharpe Square Christmas

   Read More

4. Is Jamaica A Good Place to Spend Christmas?

   Dec 14, 24 11:00 PM

   
   Is Jamaica a good place to spend Christmas? Absolutely! We swapped the white Christmas for a sandy one, but it’s just as festive and beautiful.

   Read More

5. 🎄Old-Time Christmas In Jamaica | By Faye Ellington, Cultural Icon

   Dec 14, 24 10:54 PM

   
   Jamaican cultural icon and poopular media personality, Faye Ellington (Aunty Faye), shares old time traditions of Christmas in Jamaica

   Read More