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Three Quick Tips
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Discover the meaning of "Out of Many, One People". Jamaica's ancestry can be traced back to Spain, England, Africa, Asia, India, the Middle East and of course, our island. The best way to get an overview of Jamaica’s rich heritage is through experiencing our diverse cultural influences firsthand through our cuisines, music, dance, art and sights. |
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Learn more on a guided tour. There are various local organisations that offer walking tours with knowledgeable guides. Since Jamaica has such a rich, layered history, it's impossible to see everything in one visit. Research ahead of time the sites you want to visit, and plan your itinerary accordingly. |
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There's a lot to learn in little-known places. Want to experience the authentic Jamaica? Visit Jamaica's small villages outside major tourist destinations. Whether you tour a traditional Maroon town in the highlands or walk through Bob Marley’s hometown, Nine Mile - travelling off the beaten path will be worth your while. |
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Established
in 1769, Falmouth is the capital of the northern parish in Trelawny. The town
is 18 miles east of Montego Bay. It was named after Falmouth in Cornwall,
England, the birthplace of Sir William Trelawny, the then Governor of Jamaica. > Learn More
| So you’re coming to Jamaica and you wonder what Jamaicans do with their time. Well, given the complexities of Jamaican society, one can spend forever learning about our people and culture. > Learn More
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If your travels bring you to the city of Kingston, you will, at some point, probably end up in New Kingston, the fast-growing commercial district that is increasingly becoming the business centre of the country. Built on lands formerly part of the Knutsford Park Race Track, major construction projects in New Kingston began in the late 1950s, and still continue today. The result – most of Jamaica’s modern multi-storeyed office blocks, the visible representation of the high-flying financial service industry, are clustered here. > Learn More
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First Coconut tree in Jamaica:
A stone monument on the Palisadoes near to Port Royal records that “the first coconut tree was planted March 4, 1869 by John Norton Esquire Superintendent of the General Penitentiary”. Within 20 years 20,000 trees had been planted and flourished for a while, an ambitious project aimed at covering the Palisadoes in Coconut trees. Eventually disease destroyed them leaving only the stone monument.
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