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Montego
Bay on the island's north shore, is the second city in Jamaica,
after Kingston. Montego Bay has long since earned the title of 'tourist
capital of Jamaica.'
Doctor's Cave Beach, is on the main strip. The water is crystal
clear and snorkeling is available. It can get crowded during busy
season, but a great place to go for the family.
Jamaica’s
cultural life is rich and varied, with its own unique music, art,
and cuisine. Jamaica’s lush vegetation, scenic mountaintops, clear
waterfalls, and pristine beaches are among the highlights of this
magical island. Jamaica is the third largest, and certainly one
of the brightest, stars in the Caribbean constellation.
Montego Bay (Mo Bay), along with Ocho Rios, are Jamaica’s north-coast
pleasure capitals. The region's appearance in numerous Beach Boys’
tunes is now ancient history, but the fabulous beaches and resorts
continue to enchant visitors and residents alike. Montego Bay is
Jamaica’s second largest city, after the capital of Kingston, in
terms of population, but is the undisputed tourist capital of the
island. The city is divided into three parts: the city center, the
hotel area, and the surrounding hills with their picturesque villas.
The city streets of Montego Bay are crowded and lively: full of
crafts and culture. The architecture is a mix of wood frame houses,
Georgian design, and modern office buildings. Not far from the city
center are the deep water piers where enthusiastic passengers disembark
daily from visiting cruise ships.
Montego Bay offers attractions that are both natural and manmade.
The most famous of its beaches is the Doctor’s Cave beach. The beach
is said to be fed by healing mineral springs, and it has some of
the clearest and most sparkling water to be found at any beach in
the world. Visitors will also want to tour the local rum-producing
estates for a taste of Jamaica’s best. Just minutes away from the
center of the city is the Barnett Estate Plantation, home of the
oldest plantation family in Jamaica. The Belvedere Estate is also
nearby. It encompasses thousands of acres, and is still in operation.
An evening on the Great River is an experience not to be missed.
The evening boat rides along the river's torch-lit banks are spectacular
Montego
Bay's world-famous beaches attract thousands every year. Some seek solitude
in a phenomenal setting; others are attracted to the feeling of romance
and excitement that pulses through the island's air. The sun shines
on Montego Bay, inviting visitors to experience the vacation of a lifetime.
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