Jamaica is the Caribbean’s third-largest island. Aside from tourism, the country’s economy traditionally depended on bauxite, bananas and sugar, but the markets for all three commodities have diminished. Most of the beaches are unexceptional, but the country’s interior is extremely beautiful. The Blue Mountains are home to rare flora and fauna, a series of botanical gardens established in the 19th century is eminently worthy of a visit, and the Martha Brae River (near Montego Bay) empties into the dramatic Luminous Lagoon, so named for its phosphorescent microbes.
The island is sunny and warm with little variation in year-round temperature. The coast is dry from December to June, though the mountainous interior receives rain throughout the year.
To phone hotels in Jamaica, dial 1 + 876 (Jamaica code) + local numbers in listings.
Passport. Visit travel.state.gov, and for travelers’ health information, cdc.gov.
Jamaican dollar (JMD). Fluctuating rate valued at JMD134.2 = US$1.00 as of June 2019. Note: Our suggested hotel quotes rates in US$.
Kingston, Tel. (876) 702-6000.
The island is sunny and warm with little variation in year-round temperature. The coast is dry from December to June, though the mountainous interior receives rain throughout the year.
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