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Jamaica

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When to visit

VERY BUSYJan26°6d rainBEST
BUSYFeb26°5d rainBEST
BUSYMar27°5d rainBEST
MODERATEApr28°7d rainBEST
MODERATEMay29°10d rain
MODERATEJun29°12d rain
MODERATEJul29°11d rain
MODERATEAug29°11d rain
NOT BUSYSep28°14d rain
NOT BUSYOct27°13d rain
MODERATENov27°9d rain
VERY BUSYDec26°7d rainBEST

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Attraksjoner i Jamaica

Dunn's River Falls

1. Dunn's River Falls

Ocho Rios

4.6 (16,527)
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Sugar-white sand and warm turquoise water make Seven Mile Beach a seaside escape. Expect calm swimming, lively beach bars, and wide sunset views.

Bob Marley Museum

2. Bob Marley Museum

Kingston

4.6 (4,805)
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Cliffside reggae, sunset dives and ocean views make Rick's Cafe unforgettable. Watch expert cliff-jumpers, sip a rum punch and stay for live music.

Seven Mile Beach

3. Seven Mile Beach

Negril

4.7 (1,059)
StrandNaturlig trekkEtablering

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Offisiell nettside

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Rick's Cafe

4. Rick's Cafe

Negril

4.4 (10,020)
CafeCaribbean RestaurantRestaurantFoodInteressant sted

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Offisiell nettside

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Rose Hall Great House

5. Rose Hall Great House

Montego Bay

4.5 (1,759)
TuristattraksjonWedding VenueMuseumArrangementstedInteressant sted

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Offisiell nettside

Blue Lagoon

6. Blue Lagoon

Port Antonio

4.5 (188)
TuristattraksjonInteressant stedEtablering

Veibeskrivelse

Blue Mountain Peak

7. Blue Mountain Peak

Blue Mountains

4.6 (247)
Mountain PeakNaturlig trekkEtablering

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YS Falls

8. YS Falls

St. Elizabeth

4.6 (4,009)
TuristattraksjonInteressant stedEtablering

Veibeskrivelse

Offisiell nettside

Martha Brae River

9. Martha Brae River

Falmouth

4.6 (1,771)
TuristattraksjonInteressant stedEtablering

Veibeskrivelse

Offisiell nettside

Appleton Estate Rum Tour

10. Appleton Estate Rum Tour

Black River

4.7 (2,704)
TuristattraksjonManufacturerInteressant stedEtablering

Veibeskrivelse

Offisiell nettside

Traditional Sweet Dishes

Black Cake

Also called rum cake, it is a dense, dark fruit cake soaked in rum and wine for weeks, and it is a centerpiece at Jamaican weddings and Christmas celebrations.

Gizzada

A crisp tart shell filled with sweet, spiced grated coconut, gizzada is a classic Jamaican street pastry with Portuguese and African influences.

Coconut Drops

Made from grated coconut, ginger, and brown sugar, coconut drops are chewy, caramelized sweets sold by vendors across Jamaica and popular as an everyday treat.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Ackee and Saltfish

Jamaica's national dish, ackee and saltfish pairs the buttery ackee fruit with salted cod, onions, and peppers, and is traditionally served for breakfast with dumplings or fried plantain.

Jerk Chicken

Jerk is a Jamaican cooking style where meat is dry-rubbed or wet-marinated in a fiery spice blend including scotch bonnet peppers and pimento, then slow-smoked over pimento wood for a smoky, spicy flavor.

Curry Goat

Introduced through Indian indentured labor, curried goat is a celebratory, slow-simmered stew flavored with curry powder, thyme, and scotch bonnet, often served at parties and special occasions.

Traditional Beverages

Blue Mountain Coffee

Grown in Jamaica's Blue Mountains, this coffee is prized worldwide for its mild flavor and bright acidity, and it is one of the country's most famous exports.

Sorrel Drink

Made from dried hibiscus calyces boiled with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, sorrel is a festive, tangy drink especially popular at Christmas, often spiked with rum.

Mauby

A traditional bark-based drink, mauby is brewed with mauby bark and spices to produce a bittersweet, refreshing beverage that can be sipped chilled or served warm.

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Day trips

Ocho Rios

88 km 1.5-2h by car

Waterfalls, beaches, cruise port, adventure activities.

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Negril

152 km 3.5-4h by car

Seven Mile Beach, sunsets, cliffside bars and snorkeling.

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Montego Bay

175 km 3.5-4h by car

Resorts, nightlife, shopping, gateway via MBJ airport.

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Port Antonio

100 km 2-2.5h by car

Lush east coast, Frenchman's Cove, rafting on the Rio Grande.

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Blue Mountains

25 km 1-1.5h by car

Cool highlands, coffee tours, scenic hiking and views.

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Kommentarer (8)

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Wen G.

Snorkling ved Negril-revet var helt rått, men regn med solbrent selv på overskyede dager. Ta med reef-vennlig solkrem.

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Klaus D.

Været var uforutsigbart, det regnet to dager på rad og ødela båtplanene. Likevel verdt det for lokal mat og stemning.

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Huda M.

Ha med småsedler, mange taxier og matboder tar ikke kort. Minibanker tar gebyr, så ta ut penger én gang i byen.

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Jessica L.

Hopp over turistrestauranter ved stranden, gå to kvartaler innover, lokale steder serverer de samme rettene til halve prisen.

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Sri N.

Elsket fjellene og de vennlige menneskene, men taxier kan være dyre og pruting er slitsomt. Dra når det er tørt, hvis mulig.

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Getting there

Train stations

No major passenger rail stations

No regular passenger rail service; freight and occasional excursion lines only

From airports use licensed taxis, hotel shuttles, or pre-booked transfers for fixed fares; public buses vary.

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Visa & entry

Non-Schengen
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free access

United Kingdom, United States, Canada, EU countries, CARICOM members, many Commonwealth countries

Visa required

Some African, Asian, and Middle Eastern countries; check the Jamaican consulate for specifics

Verify visa rules and entry requirements on the Jamaican consulate website before travel.

Nyttig informasjon for Jamaica

Populære shoppingstederMontego Bay Hip Strip, Kingston Half Way Tree, Ocho Rios Craft Market
Populære steder for utelivMontego Bay, Negril, Kingston
Populære uformelle restauranterJerk centres, Street food vendors, Seafood shacks
Populære fine restauranterHotel fine dining, Boutique Kingston restaurants, Montego Bay upscale restaurants
Populære kaffebarerDevon House cafes, Hip strip cafes, Blue Mountains coffee shops
Trygt å drikke fra springenNei
Visum for digitale nomaderNei
Beste taxi-appNo reliable nationwide apps, Local taxi dispatch services
Taxi pris / km$2
Turister / år2700000
Befolkning2930000
Mobil internett hastighet15 Mbps
Arbeidsledighetsprosent7 %
Fattigdomsprosent19 %
Gjennomsnittlig inntekt / måned$400
Gjennomsnittlige levekostnader / måned$900
Hotellpris / natt fra$50
Ølpris fra$2.5
Kaffepris fra$2.5
Gatekjøkkenpris fra$3
Restaurantmåltid pris fra$10
Lokal valutaJMD
StrømuttakstyperA, B
Religiøse grupperChristianity, Rastafari, Other
Talte språkEnglish, Jamaican Patois
Etniske grupperAfrican descent, Mixed, Other
Politisk orienteringcentre-left
Befolkningstetthet266 /km²
Geografisk område10991 km²
Mulige naturkatastroferhurricanes, flooding, earthquakes, landslides
Farlige dyrscorpions, sea urchins, jellyfish, mosquitoes
Populære steder for en fin spaserturNegril Seven Mile Beach, Dunn's River Falls, Blue Mountains trails, Kingston Waterfront
Populære offentlige transportmidlerRoute taxis, Buses, Private minibuses
Populære flyselskaperCaribbean Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways
Anbefalte vaksinasjonerRoutine vaccines, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Rabies (if at risk)
ArkitekturtyperColonial, Georgian, Caribbean vernacular, Modern resort
Gjennomsnittlig ølkonsum per person / år20 l
Gjennomsnittlig vinkonsum per person / år2 l
TipskulturTipping expected in tourist areas, 10 to 15 percent in restaurants
Coworking / dag$15
Airbnb / måned$1200
1-roms leie / måned$500
Treningssenter / måned$30
Daglig budsjett (ryggsekkreisende)$40
Daglig budsjett (mellomklasse)$120

Oversikt for Jamaica

EngelskferdigheterBra
TrafikksikkerhetDårlig
Vennlig mot utlendingerBra
YtringsfrihetBra
Offentlig transportDårlig
HelsevesenGjennomsnittlig
UtdanningGjennomsnittlig
Strømnettets pålitelighetGjennomsnittlig
Trygghet mot voldskriminalitetDårlig
GangvennlighetGjennomsnittlig
UtelivBra
MatsceneBra
LGBTQ+ vennligDårlig
Startup-sceneDårlig
StøynivåGjennomsnittlig
RenslighetGjennomsnittlig
Tilgang til naturVeldig bra

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