Map of Jamaica with Highways and Expressways

Jamaica Facts and Country Information...

Jamaica is the third-largest island of the Caribbean; with Kingston as its capital this is one of the most colorful and musical islands of the Caribbean Sea. The official language is English but there are many other dialects throughout the island.

Jamaica is bordered by magnificent sandy beaches in a backdrop of tropical vegetation and blue mountain peaks. The numerous national parks offer pristine natural sites and the many colonial towns are handsome sites to visit. The two main coastal towns are Montego Bay and Negril with their fine hotels, restaurants, lively clubs and world-class golfing facilities. The beaches and bars at Negril permeate a laid back atmosphere with the Rasta mood and musical ambience, while Montego Bay is known as the party town and a paradise for shoppers.

Jamaica is also an island of deep cultural traditions, its roots lie in the music, rock, reggae or reggaeton, this is the land where Bob Marley reigned sovereign over music, here one may visit the Tuff Gong and the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston.

For nature lovers head to Dolphin Cove in Ocho Rios, where one can watch as dolphins swim in the backdrop of a tropical rainforest. Also in Ocho Rios visit the Shaw Park Botanical Gardens; with a 10-hectare collection of exotic Caribbean flora, situated high on a hilltop overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the gardens have a waterfall as a centerpiece.

Jamaica has a warm tropical climate with the dry season from December to April and the rainy season from May to October. There may also be hurricanes during the rainy seasons.