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Jamaica
He is one of thirteen countries that form the Insular America , Antilles or Islands of the Caribbean Sea , one of the thirty-five of the continent american . Its capital and most populous city is Kingston . It has 240 km long and a maximum of 80 km wide. It's at 630 km from mainland Central American , at 150 km south of Cuba already 180 miles west of Haiti and the Dominican Republic and about 621 km from Puerto Rico . It was a possession Spanish known as "Santiago", between 1494 and 1655 when it was invaded by English troops. It then became an English possession, and later a British colony, known as "Jamaica". The island achieved its independence on August 6, 1962 .
How to get to Jamaica
Airplane: there are two international airports, the Norman Manley and the Donald Sangster which receives regular flights from cities in Europe and North America.
Ship: It is a popular destination for many cruise ships, passenger ships and private yachts, which is why each year more than a million passengers arrive on the island. Most ships are concentrated in four or five ports. They usually stop at Ocho Rios, Montego Bay or Falmouth.
Yacht: Many yachts arrive in Jamaica from North America. Upon arrival in Jamaica, it is mandatory to go through customs and immigration in Montego Bay, Kingston, Ocho Rios or Port Antonio. In addition, you have to go through customs at each port where you call.
How to get around Jamaica
Plane: In Kingston, domestic flights typically use the Tinson Pen Marcus Garvey Dr airport 3km west of downtown.
Boat: Tourists can take day trips by boat, but there are currently no organized services to get from one point to another. Paradise Ferry has a ferry service between Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril.
Bus and public transport: the extensive public transport network connects practically all towns. There are public buses, private taxis, microbuses and route taxis or shared taxis. There are not many large units for the roads are narrow and winding. Throughout the island there are bus stops at most road junctions.
Private microbuses: Known as coasters, they are the traditional mainstay of regional public transport. They cover practically all the towns and cities of the country.
Shared taxis: they are the means of transport more widespread and reach all corners of the country.
What to see in Jamaica
Kingston
it is neatly divided into uptown and downtown, with both sections offering visitors a wide range of attractions.
The capital is zero for reggae music, and the beats can be heard throughout the streets both day and night. The frenetic street life is vibrant and energizing, historic buildings line bustling streets and exceptional museums exhilarating opportunities for exploration.
Devon's house
The house is from end of the 19th century, it has been beautifully restored and today is a museum dedicated to the life and work of George Stiebel, one of the richest native sons of the country. The house is ocher and white, full of chandeliers, porcelain and antiques. Guided tours take visitors through each of the rooms, including the secret room of games of chance. The shady grounds are the perfect place to escape the sometimes sweltering heat, and the courtyards are surrounded by some of the best restaurants and shops in the country.
Emancipation Park
A wide space of almost 3 hours. marked by majestic fountains, winding jogging tracks, and picnic areas. Small hidden speakers provide the soundtrack for the park, which is almost always reggae music. At its entrance, you will find a sculpture of figures of 3.5 meters which is called "Redemption Song", in honor of Bob Marley's native son
National Gallery of Jamaica
It is one of the most notable museums in the country. The collection is a testimony to the artistic heritage of the country and a tribute to its contemporary works. Ten galleries represent the Jamaican school, including works by Edna Manley, John Dunkley, Albert Huie, and David Pottinger. Other galleries are devoted to popular and contemporary art, including works by Barrington Watson, Carl Abrahams, and David Boxer. Visitors can explore the Gallery alone or take a guided tour to illuminate the backdrops of exceptional works of art.
Bob Marley Museum
The musician's former home and studio has been converted into the Bob Marley Museum, housed in a wooden house. It is the most visited site in the city and it is easy to see why. One-hour tours provide the history in the life and work of Marley. Many of his personal effects are on display, including Rastafarian religious cloaks, handwritten manuscripts and his star-shaped guitar. The recording studio at the back of the house has been transformed into a theater and showroom and each tour ends with a film of Marley's last days.
The Blue Mountains or Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains National Park is the longest mountain range in Jamaica and includes the highest peak on the island, Blue Mountain Peak. But above all, this place is famous because one of the most expensive coffees in the world is grown here. The coffee plantations are more than 2000 meters high and the coffee bean is harvested by hand. In addition, these mountains are a magnificent viewpoint of the north and south coast of the island. On clear days you can see the shape of the island of Cuba.
Montego Bay
To the northwest of the island of Jamaica is Montego Bay. Here the coast is a long succession of fine sand beaches dotted with wooden houses painted in bright colours. This coastal area is perfect for snorkeling or snuba. The beach Doctor's Cave beach is one of the most popular and visited in the bay and although it is private, we can enter by paying a small amount of money. There are 200 meters of white sand and a very calm sea, it is quite close to the city center.
Blue Lagoon
It's not a beach, it's a lagoon. formerly known as the Blue Hole (the Blue Hole) because it was thought to have no bottom; it is now known to be about 55 meters deep.
It is a spectacle of colors; the turquoise of the water that mixes with the green of all the plants that surround the lake.
It was where the Brooke Shield movie, "The Blue Lake," was shot.
Seven Mile Beach
Many times rated as one of the best beaches in the world, its orange sunsets are one of its many attractions. A 7-mile sandbank or, what is the same, 11 uninterrupted kilometers of beach. It has all kinds of accommodation and restaurants, it has shallow waters and spectacular sunsets. A few kilometers away you can go to Rick's Cafe to watch the divers in action from a height of approximately 10 meters directly into the waters of the Caribbean Sea.
boston bay beach
Located in Portland on the east side of the island It is known for being the birthplace of jerk food, a style of cooking in which meat is marinated with a mixture of hot spices.
If you practice surfing, Boston Bay is a perfect destination, one of the best in all of Jamaica. For this reason you will see hordes of Jamaicans loaded with their surfboards to enjoy some waves.
Jamaican cuisine
It is a set of culinary techniques of the natives, Spanish , british , africans , indians and chinese that have inhabited the island. It is also influenced by the crops introduced to the island from the Southeast Asian tropical .
Patty: typical patty which is a savory patty with meat inside, just like a patty or a samosa, but the seasonings are distinctly Jamaican. Look for empanadas filled with lobster, pork, chicken or even vegetarian ingredients, all with the spicy aroma of curry and island spices.
jerk chicken: it's a sauce seasoning mix as pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. which is mixed with the Jamaican chicken raised with locally grown foods resulting in a deliciously rich flavor.
Ackee and Saltfish: is a combination of cod and the locally grown vegetable fruit Ackee whose taste is somewhat bland but sweet and contrasts with the salty fish which, when combined with the onion and peppers, makes for a delicious dish
Callaloo: is a combination of shredded taro or malanga leaves, diced pumpkin, hot chili pepper, coconut milk, onion, celery, cayenne pepper, thyme, parsley, and salt to taste.
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Escoviche: the fish is marinated in vinegar, onion and spices for a dish that preserves and brings out the flavor of the ocean - fresh fish.
Gizzadas: It is the Jamaican version of a pastry, it is a cake filled with butter, fresh sugared coconut, ginger and nutmeg.
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