| Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica in 1494. | | | | destination once a sleeply fishing village. Ocho Rios is |
| The Taino Indians inhabited Jamaica for centuries and | | | | also known as the home of Dunn s River Falls. It is a |
| were gradually exterminated. The island is situated in | | | | popular attraction that is visited by thousands of |
| the Caribbean Sea and is 391 miles east of Central | | | | visitors each year. Dunn's River Falls cascades down |
| American mainland. | | | | approximately 600 feet into the sea. Fed by springs |
| Slavery and sugar were two of the most valuable | | | | located in the hills above, visitors take pleasure in |
| commodities that Jamaica had for 150 years. Spanish | | | | climbing the falls as the water rushes around them. |
| Town was the former capital of Jamaica.The Spanish | | | | The capital Kingston is the heart of the island and the |
| named the town Santiago de la Vega and remained | | | | largest English speaking city in the Caribbean. It has |
| the capital until 1872 when the city of Kingston was | | | | the seventh largest natural harbour in the world with |
| named the capital. Queen Elizabeth 11 is the head of | | | | the sea to the south and the St Andrew Mountain in |
| state, the Jamaican have given her the title of Queen | | | | the north. |
| of Jamaica. The Queen is represented in Jamaica by | | | | Montego Bay is sheltered by Doctor s Cave Beach |
| a Governor General who is nominated by the Prime | | | | with clear turquoise waters and one of the most |
| Minister and the cabinet. | | | | famous beaches on the island. It is best know for it |
| Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean. | | | | duty free shopping and cruise line terminals at its |
| The major towns are Spanish Town, Negril, Ocho | | | | Free Port. |
| Rios, Kingston, and Montego Bay. | | | | Bob Marley the reggae musician was born here and |
| At the western tip of the island is Negril the most laid | | | | was highly respected. The legend of Bob Marley |
| back resort with its 7 mile long beach. In the sixties | | | | comes alive as you walk through the village of Nine |
| the American flower children discovered Negril. The | | | | Miles, his birth and final resting place. Ian Fleming also |
| affluent landowners were worried about Negril | | | | lived in Jamaica. |
| becoming a Hippie Haven. This town is famous for is | | | | The climate in Jamaica is tropical, with hot and humid |
| sunsets, cliff jumping water sports and Rastafarian | | | | weather, although higher inland regions have a more |
| culture. | | | | temperate climate. Some regions on the south coast, |
| Ocho Rios is well known for its nightlife, and has a | | | | such as the Liguanea Plain and the Pedro Plains are |
| laid back attitude. Ocho Rios is a popular tourist | | | | relatively dry rain-shadow areas. |