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Fort Montego Bay
Best time to visit
Late afternoon, about one hour before sunset. The golden light transforms the landscape and the intense heat of the day has already subsided.
Budget tips
Entry costs about 10 Jamaican dollars (well under 1 US dollar). There are no special discounts, but the price is so low it fits any travel budget.
Recommended for
Amateur and professional photographers, Budget travelers, Couples looking for a romantic sunset, Those curious about Jamaican history
Plan your visit
30-45 minutes
About
Quick facts: Built on a hill with a panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea, this 18th century fort still preserves original cannons pointed at the horizon. Its coral stone walls once served as a prison and today house a small museum with Jamaican military artifacts.
Highlights: What few people know is that from atop the walls you can perfectly see the sunset behind the mountains of Montego Bay, a silent and golden spectacle. The cast iron cannons are still positioned as if about to fire, and you can touch them and feel the rough texture of metal aged by sea salt.
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