Have you guys ever been to Jamaica or have you ever
heard its name before? If no, let me tell you that Jamaica is one of the best
places to be visited in the Western hemispheres. It has so many beautiful
places to see, delicious meals to eat and lots of stuff to do. Before going
into depth about it, let’s discuss briefly that what is Jamaica, where it is
situated and how it came into being. Jamaica is the third-largest island of the
Caribbean and one interesting fact about it that it is the birthplace of James
Bond, a name you all are familiar with very well. Jamaica is about 146 miles in
length and around 50 miles in width. It is situated in the south of Cuba and in
the north of Cape Gracias a Dios. It’s amazing to know that Christopher
Columbus visited this place in 1494 and called it Santiago and fairest Island.
Jamaica is still a member of the Commonwealth but separated from the United
Kingdom in 1962 and now it is a constitutional monarchy. Jamaica is famous for
its beauty and most of the area has consisted of mountains and plateaus.
An interesting fact about Jamaica is that is larger
you may expect and trust me it cannot be discovered in one day. It’s
fascinating beauty and physical charm makes the Island appealing worldwide. And
yes, Jamaica is waiting for you all with its high mountains, white beaches, and
amazing waterfalls. So, let’s discuss the best tourist attractions in Jamaica
quickly so we can move on to do the food and other stuff as well.
First of all, the white breathtaking sand beaches,
with crystal blue water and shining sand in the sunshine, offer us to stay and
purify our soul. Most of the beaches are in between two mountains and make a
perfect place to stay and relax. The most interesting fact is that you can
visit the beaches any time in the year as its tropical warm water presents its
visitors to enjoy the whole year. Another amazing stuff to do in Jamaica is to
visit street dance and reggae shows which are a part of Jamaica’s culture. In a
little community, the D.J plays music and local tourists perform dance and
enjoy. The famous shows of Jamaica are Reggae sun fest and Rebel salute which
is organized with great attention.
Another important place to be visited
is its cultural places as Jamaica gives much importance to its culture. One of
the amazing aspects of its culture is its people with their friendly nature.
Every time you visit this place, you will find that its people are so welcoming
and love to do hosting for the outsiders. The famous cultural places are Bob
Marley Museum and Devon House, where visitors can learn a lot more about the
rich culture of Jamaica. Another mind-blowing activity to do while exploring
the tropical interior of Jamaica is crafting, down the Martha Brae River. It is
said that a famous Hollywood star, Errol Flynn visited the place and
experienced crafting for the first time, and after that crafting in Jamaica
became popularized. The local people and tourists really enjoy crafting with
the help of bamboo rafts.
Another activity to do is aqua
activities and exploring water sports in Jamaica whether you are a stranger or
live in Jamaica. The two most popular water activities are scuba diving and
snorkeling and both are offered in all resorts of Jamaica. These two activities
are really interesting and refreshing in their nature. I will suggest if you
ever visit this place, don’t forget to experience scuba diving, you guys will a
new kind of energy and smoothness in the tour body. The powerful tides present
a new thrilling sight to see and a new adventure to experience. How can I
forget to mention that you can also enjoy swimming with horses in Jamaica and
this is something you may not have heard before, isn’t it?
Another place which will blow your mind is Blue Lagoon
which has a separate fan base from its visitors. It became so popular in the
film “Cocktail” of Tom Cruise and another movie named “The Blue Lagoon” of
Brooke Shield. The Lagoon is about 200 feet deeper and captivates the senses of
the visitors. Bobsledding, swimming in glistening water and hiking in the Blue
Mountains are some other activities to do in Jamaica.
Jamaica is famous for its delicious cuisine and one
dish which is famous worldwide is Jerk chicken. Jamaica’s national dish is
“Ackee and saltfish” which is love people worldwide. Also, you can try Beef
patties of Jamaica and its seafood. So, welcome to Jamaica and enjoy!