The island where Bob Marley was born and the Blue Mountains grow the world's most expensive coffee — Negril's Seven Mile Beach, Kingston's reggae heritage, Dunn's River Falls, and jerk chicken from a roadside drum.
- Capital
- Kingston
- Population
- 2,825,544
- Area
- 10,991 km²
- Languages
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Currency
- Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
- GDP
- $21,411M
Good to know
Driving side
Left
National dish
Ackee and Saltfish, Jamaican patty
Annual visitors
1,329,700 (2020)
Safety
Elevated (49.44/100k)
Avg temp
25.9°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Coastal
☎ Police 119 · Ambulance 110 · Fire 110
Travel guide
Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean that attracts sunseekers for its laid-back beach culture, and music fans on the trail of Jamaica's most famous son, reggae legend Bob Marley. Tourists flock to the island's northern coast, including the communities of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Port Antonio, and in Negril on the island's western tip. Dynamic in its African heritage, Jamaica offers a lively atmosphere in its tropical feel.
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Best time to visit
December–April is the peak season with dry, sunny weather. May–November is the rainy and hurricane season (wettest September–October). Montego Bay and Negril are popular year-round. Spring break in March–April brings large crowds from the USA.
Visa
Citizens of US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and most Western countries receive 90 days visa-free in Jamaica.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (3)
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Major cities
Montego Bay
Jamaica's tourist capital with Dunn's River Falls day trips, all-inclusive resorts, and the legendary Doctor's Cave Beach.
Negril
Seven miles of white sand with dramatic cliffs at Rick's Cafe — Jamaica's most relaxed beach town.
Kingston
The real Jamaica — Bob Marley's Kingston, reggae heritage, world-class Jamaican cuisine, and the Blue Mountains above.