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attractions:jamaica |
 Jamaica's
beaches offer the stunning strips of white sand for which the Caribbean
is known. Negril's beaches, on the west side of the
island, are the best and are now in a protected wilderness zone, Negril
Environmental Protection Area, the first of its kind in Jamaica.
The waters off Negril are also the best for snorkeling
and scuba diving. |
| On the north side of the island, Montego Bay is home to most of the island's large resorts with many expansive all-inclusive resorts lining its shores. There are a variety of well-preserved historical sites dotting the area and some interesting crafts markets. East of Montego Bay, near Ocho Rios, is Dunns River Falls. This series of limestone tiers spill cool fresh water down to the ocean in a cascade of flowing steps. Visitors can climb down the tiers enjoying the cool waterfalls and splashing in the fresh water pools. On the south side of Jamaica, outside of the capital city, Kingston, Black River offers interesting tours of its mangrove forests, which are home to unique species of birds and alligators. The island's interior offers some spectacular lush jungle scenery and backroads through somewhat unspoiled villages. |