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The first mango plants introduced into Jamaica were ‘captured’ on the high seas on their way from the East Indians to the West Indies by Lord Rodney’s ship H.M.S Flora in 1782. They were first planted at the private garden at Gordon Town, St. Andrew, belonging to Hinton East. The seedlings were numbered on arrival, eg. the number eleven. The Bombay mango was introduced later in 1868 at Castleton Gardens.
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Our Blue Mountains soar to above 7,000 feet and our countless caverns hold ancient secrets underground. Our waters sometimes swell, crashing against our sandy shores and ragged cliffs. They cascade from green hilltops, crisscrossed with trails leading to misty forests and seldom heard bird songs. Our exciting island calls to you -- the adventure seeker, hiker, climber, caver, surfer and mountain biker -- promising to raise your heartbeat and let adrenalin pulse through your veins. Jamaica will thrill you, but most of all this island’s beauty will inspire. It’s time to claim your Jamaican adventure… |
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| Conquer Jamaica’s highest peak, 7,402 feet. Begin in darkness, using flashlights to illuminate your 7-mile ascent. At the top, watch the sun rise over the Blue Mountain range. On a clear day, you’ll see panoramic vistas and perhaps even Cuba, 90 miles away. Return home through misty forests with majestic tropical trees, ferns and wildflowers. |
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| A honeycomb of over 1,100 limestone caverns, Jamaica will interest casual cavers and experienced spelunkers alike. You may wander through developed “show caves” such as Nonesuch in Port Antonio, ramble along easily accessible grottos like Clarendon’s Jackson Bay Cave, or rappel into the depths of others, notably Quashie River Sink, Trelawny. |
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| Be a dare devil and catapult your body from 40-foot heights into the cool embrace of the Caribbean. Once you’ve braved the edge, it’s a thrilling ride to meet the sea. As you rush past views of cobalt skies and turquoise seascapes, your heart skips a beat and seconds become an eternity. |
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| Experience this grand valley’s profuse beauty and vibrant history. Choose from a selection of trails, winding through tropical forests laden with bamboos, ferns and flowers, or scaling steep hillsides. Walk along fertile riverbanks and past enthralling mountain vistas. Listen to whispers of past battles and natural remedies while discovering the valley’s secret waterfalls and caves. |
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| Rusty’s X-Cellent Adventures, Negril, offers bicycle tours created specifically to fit your interests and experience level. Ride through cane fields, rivers, pastoral valleys, and on mountain trails. If you’re feeling "x-tra" adventurous, go really “off road” down waterfalls and over cliffs, plunging your bike and body into Jamaica’s refreshing waters. |
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| Explore Jamaica’s most untamed region with the Cockpit Country Adventure Tours. In this magical land of “look behind,” put your adventurous spirit to the test. Tackle a 40-foot drop, with the help of ladder or slippery “fireman’s” pole. Get down and dirty in hidden caves and overgrown trails, or campout under the stars. Brave Jamaica’s wild side. |
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| Where mountain springs meet the Caribbean Sea, the ocean’s hills rise with elusive, watery peaks. Searching for these waves is as much as an adventure as surfing them. Usually forming off the island’s eastern shore, these swells entertain both local and international surfers. |
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| Black River is one of island’s longest waterways, its largest wetland and chief crocodile habitat with over 300 of these frightening creatures. Boat Safaris take you on this murky river in search of large crocs and strange birds like the “crocodile dentist,” and even weirder plants, such as the bladderwort, which preys on unsuspecting insects. |
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| Often shrouded in a thick, cool mist, this trail wanders through the lush forests, valleys and hillsides of the world-famous Blue Mountains. Peaking above 4,000 feet, at the border of St. Andrew and Portland, the path affords spectacular views of Kingston (the capital city) and Jamaica’s North Coast. |
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| Begin your climb up this famous 600-foot waterfall at the point where its river meets the Caribbean Sea. Defy ice-cold blasts of spring water and (sometimes) slippery rocks. Along the way, test fun boulders that double as slippery water slides; relax in natural whirlpools or under massing jets. This adventure promises to leave you refreshed and rejuvenated! |
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