Jamaica’s official second city, its name has varying stories surrounding its origin. Christopher Columbus named the bay there, “El Cabo de Buen Tiempo”, or “Fairweather Gulf”, and it is said that the entire area was named for Montego de Salmanaca, an early colonizer. A more popular (and probable) idea however, is that the name “montego “was derived from the Spanish word “Manteca”, meaning lard or butter. An early map of Jamaica has the Montego Bay area listed as “Bahia de Manteca” or “Lard Bay”. This region was densely populated with wild hogs which the Spanish are said to have slaughtered in large numbers, in order to collect lard for export to Cartagena.
Explore the waters off Montego Bay on a jet ski. Zoom around the watery landscape, enjoying coastal views and getting to see some marine life up close. Your guide will teach you how to maneuver the personal watercraft so even beginners can feel safe and comfortable.
This tour of the Rose Hall Great House and grounds will immerse you in Jamaica’s history. To prevent sold-out days and vacation disappointment, purchase your tickets for this popular trip in advance. Tours are available throughout the day and will teach visitors about the Caribbean’s colonial past, the native flora and fauna in the gardens, and the haunting tale of Rose Hall inhabitant Annee Palmer, the White Witch.
Pick up a piece of paradise before your Jamaican vacation ends. In Jamaica, the delight of inspecting a thing before buying it—feeling its durability, smelling the ingredients, and seeing the genuine quality—is amplified by the fact that many items are handcrafted and created locally. Shopping in Montego Bay will provide you with a variety of gifts, ranging from trinkets to high-end things.
Greenwood is sometimes referred to as the most original of Jamaica’s great houses because it was spared during the slave insurrection of Christmas 1831. We have the largest and rarest collection of musical instruments and plantation library volumes on the island, in addition to a comprehensive collection of Jamaican antiques. This ticket will grant you entry to the museum as well as a 45-minute guided tour.
Enjoy a muddy off-road adventure through the Jamaican backcountry, using a fast & easy-to-operate all-terrain vehicle with roll bars! Traverse through rugged dirt trails, passing by villages & lush, green forests, all with a friendly guide to lead the way, educating you on the various sights!
Discover Jamaica’s scenic countryside of lush rainforest, white-sand beaches, and seaside villages on this 3-hour horseback adventure. With your knowledgeable guide, take the reins, wander through backcountry trails, and even swim with your horse in the Caribbean Sea.
An air-conditioned coach brings you to Blue Hole Estate, where you get to know some of the friendly horses and learn how to safely ride them. Climb into the saddle and explore the estate’s unique natural mineral pools.
Every day at sunset, tours of the Luminous Lagoon at Glistening Waters in Falmouth begin. The Glistening Waters boat tour takes you to a spot where Mother Nature has created a breathtaking sight that can only be seen after dusk. Visitors can participate in the light show by swimming in the waters created by microscopic organisms that emit bioluminescent light. The location is incredibly shallow, and a visit to the Luminous Lagoon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience definitely worth the trip.
Guests will be treated to a candle-lit twilight tour of the Rose Hall Great House, the former home of Annie Palmer, Jamaica’s White Witch. Your tour will contain enthralling and disturbing love, murder, and mystery stories expertly narrated by knowledgeable tour guides. As these scary legends come to life at this grand house, where ghost sightings have been reported throughout the years, you’re likely to get chills.
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