The 15 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in jamaica"
Named by 6 of 81. Negril and Seven Mile BeachWestmoreland, JamaicaSeven Mile Beach is called the nicest stretch of sand on the island, with clear water and west-facing sunsets.Cliff diving at Ricks Cafe is a draw.
Named by 5 of 82. Ocho RiosSaint Ann, JamaicaHorseback riding, zip-lining, river tubing and waterfall jumping are on offer.The Blue Hole is a limestone sinkhole used for swimming and cliff jumping.
Named by 5 of 83. Dunn's River FallsSaint Ann, JamaicaVisitors can climb the falls with a guide, or use stairs alongside.It gets crowded because of the nearby cruise port; go early and avoid cruise ship days.
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4. Montego Bay
Saint James, Jamaica
Hip Strip along Gloucester Avenue has shopping, dining and nightlife.
Named by 4 of 85. Rose Hall Great HouseSaint James, JamaicaA historic plantation house in Montego Bay open for tours.Evening candlelight tours are offered as an alternative to the day trip.
Named by 3 of 86. Blue MountainsJamaicaThe Blue and John Crow Mountains cover over one hundred thousand acres.Known for its coffee estates.
Named by 3 of 87. YS FallsSaint Elizabeth, JamaicaSeven tiered falls on a working cattle and horse farm on the south coast.The falls cannot be climbed but you can zip line over them.
Named by 3 of 88. Port AntonioPortland, JamaicaLess visited and remote-feeling, with some of the island's best beaches.Reach Falls lie outside town on the east coast.
Named by 3 of 89. Doctor's Cave BeachSaint James, JamaicaA stretch of white sand in Montego Bay with clear water and good snorkeling.Named among beaches for every occasion.
Named by 3 of 810. Konoko FallsSaint Ann, JamaicaA smaller, less crowded alternative to Dunn's River.You can climb the 200-foot waterfall for views over Ocho Rios.
Named by 3 of 811. Green Grotto CavesSaint Ann, JamaicaAn underground cave system with guided trekking.Reached from Ocho Rios for spelunking.
Named by 2 of 812. Floyd's Pelican BarSaint Elizabeth, JamaicaA cash-only bar on stilts out in the sea.Can be combined with YS Falls on a day trip.
Named by 2 of 813. KingstonJamaicaHome to the Bob Marley Museum and Peter Tosh Museum.The capital, a long drive from Negril.
14. Luminous Lagoon (Falmouth)Trelawny, JamaicaOne of only five bioluminescent bays in the world; water glows blue at night.
15. Martha Brae RiverTrelawny, JamaicaBamboo rafting is easy to reach from Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Falmouth.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit Jamaica.
Named by 6 of 81. Negril and Seven Mile BeachSeven Mile Beach is called the nicest stretch of sand on the island, with clear water and west-facing sunsets.Cliff diving at Ricks Cafe is a draw.
Named by 5 of 82. Ocho RiosHorseback riding, zip-lining, river tubing and waterfall jumping are on offer.The Blue Hole is a limestone sinkhole used for swimming and cliff jumping.
Named by 5 of 83. Dunn's River FallsVisitors can climb the falls with a guide, or use stairs alongside.It gets crowded because of the nearby cruise port; go early and avoid cruise ship days.
