Jamaica - The Home Of Reggae

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Jamaica is known for its rich culture. Its paintings, sculptures and pottery are renowned. During your trip to Jamaica, you can visit the numerous galleries and museums that showcase Jamaican art at its best. Tourists can also learn the traditional dances of Jamaica such as jonkonnu, bruckins, ska, gerreh, dinki mini and ettu. Reggae is the internationally recognized music of Jamaica. Jamaican cuisine features cassava from native Arawaks, pickled meats and fish from Europeans, yams and bananas from Africans and curry by East Indians. Tourists should not miss out the popular Jamaican recipes including Stamp An' Go or codfish fritters, Jerk, Pinch Me Roun or coconut gizzada and rum punch. Jamaican cuisine is also known for its jerk sauce and Blue Mountain Coffee.

Jamaica is home to numerous natural wonders. Tourists can explore the limestone cave labyrinths, gushing waterfalls and mineral springs with healing powers. Tourists can also learn about Jamaican history and heritage by visiting the famous colonial great houses and historic plantations. Historical sites in Jamaica include Port Royal that has served as an enclave ...
... of pirates, Alley, a small village of sugarcane stalks, Green Grotto Caves that has served as home for runaway slaves in the 18th century and the Bob Marley Museum. Bob Marley's music studio is also another spot that should not be missed out in a tour itinerary. Tourists can go shopping for wood carvings, Jamaican apparel, straw handbags and silver jewelry for bargain prices at the craft markets.

With its charming coastal towns and seven-mile stretches, Jamaica hosts numerous beach rentals and vacation rentals. Popular beaches in Jamaica include Cousin's Cove, James Bond Beach, Hellshire, Winnifred Beach and Duncans. Tourists can also take advantage of equestrian activities in Country Western Horseback Riding Stables and Braco Stables Horseback Ride n' Swim. Jamaica also features 12 golf courses including Manchester Golf Club in Mandeville as the most popular. Nature lovers should check out Shaw Park Botanical Gardens, Nature Village Farms and Coyaba River Garden and Museum. For post-dinner entertainment, tourists can enjoy the nightlife in Jackpot Jungle, Club Habibi and Carlos Café.

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