Travel guide for Jamaica

Jamaica originated from the Indian language, meaning "land of forests and waters." It was originally the residence of the Arawac Indians. Jamaica covers an area of 10991 square kilometers and is located in the northwest of the Caribbean Sea. It faces Haiti across the Strait of Jamaica to the east and is about 140 kilometers away from Cuba to the north. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea after Cuba and Haidi Island. The capital is Kingston and English is its official language.

Jamaica is suitable for travel all year round. In winter, the days are warm, the nights are not too cold, and the summer is hot. 5-11 June is the rainy season, with more rainfall in May, June and October, but except Portland, most areas usually fall in the evening, and the rest of the time is sunny. The peak tourism period is from mid-December to mid-April.

Jamaica has a tropical rainforest climate. Temperatures are generally between 22 and 32 degrees Celsius, with an average annual temperature of 27 degrees. The average temperature at the top of the Blue Mountains at the highest point is 13 degrees. There are two rainy seasons from May to June and September to November every year. Rainfall is concentrated in May and October, with the central, northern and eastern regions particularly rich in rainfall. From December to March of the following year, the dry and early season is cool. 6-11 Month is a period of frequent hurricanes. The most recent serious hurricane disaster occurred in September 2004, affecting the island and causing serious losses. There are occasional storms in the rainy season, and due to the soft soil in the mountainous areas, floods and mudslides can easily be caused, causing damage to roads and bridges.

visa instructions 1. China citizens holding diplomatic and official passports can be exempted from applying for visas when traveling to Jamaica. Those holding official ordinary passports and ordinary passports need to apply for visas at the Jamaica Embassy in China in advance.

2. All visa applications require an appointment for an interview in advance. The appointment time is from 15:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday. The interviews will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

3. Those with incomplete application materials will not be interviewed.

4. All notarized materials must be certified by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.

5. The validity period of health certificates, quarantine certificates and notarial certificates of no crime shall be at least six months.

6. The processing times for tourist and visiting relatives visas are determined by the Immigration Service of Jamaica.

7. To work locally in Jamaica, you need to obtain a work permit in advance from the Ministry of Dental Labor.

8. The visa fee is RMB 405.

currency of Jamaica is the Jamaica Dollar (J$). One yuan equals one hundred cents. Paper currency denominations are divided into 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 yuan, and coin denominations are divided into 50, 25, 20, 10, 5 and 1 cent. In addition, the US dollar can flow directly in most regions.

Visitors can choose to exchange money at currency exchange offices located across the island, which usually work for relatively long hours and have high exchange rates. In addition, tourists can also choose to exchange currency at banks, airports and hotels. Among them, the exchange rate at banks is the highest, followed by airports, and the lowest is hotels.

Note: Tourists are prohibited from entering and leaving the country with Jamaica currency. There are no restrictions on the carrying of foreign currency, but a declaration is required at the time of entry.

Gourmet Jamaica has its own specialties, such as jerkpork, rundown, stempandgo and pepperpotsoup, of which the distinctive red fruit cod is its national dish. In addition, fruits and vegetables are also very abundant. Fast food includes guava cheese, plantain patties and patties.

Jamaica is rich in rum and coffee. There are many kinds of rum, some with high degree and some with low degree. Jamaica is the origin of Blue Mountain coffee. TiaMaria wine and the prestigious old Jamaica wine are also excellent after-dinner wines. Red Ribbon is the better local beer. In addition, Jamaica also has a variety of unique fruit juices. Imported wine is very expensive.

Shopping Jamaica has many world-famous handicrafts, such as hats and baskets made from wheat straw, wooden plates, exotic gem jewelry, tropical fashion and its art. They all inherit the spirit of Africa and cultivate strong creativity under the Caribbean sun, and each piece is full of Jamaica style.

However, pay attention to street vendors who block the way, especially in Mengo Bay. A large group of young people usually gather on the roadside to forcibly sell marijuana, aloe vera massages, hair knitting and handicrafts to foreign tourists. Some of them have the mentality of deceiving foreign tourists, while most other peddlers live to make money and are not dangerous to tourists. Normally they sell marijuana to young tourists, but keep in mind that possession, smoking and carrying marijuana out of the country violates Jamaica law and carries severe penalties.

In addition, if you present proof of tourist identity, you can purchase bonded goods other than alcohol and tobacco. In these duty-free shops, you can buy French or Italian fashion and handbags, Swiss clocks, British ceramics, Nordic crystal glass products, etc. The purchased goods will be delivered directly to the tourist's departure point.

Tipping is usually included in the bill at full-service resorts. Of course, in addition to this, visitors need to pay approximately 10 to 15 percent of tips for personal services, room service, restaurants and taxis without including service charges. A portion of the tip should be paid to parking wardens, bellboys and porters.

Social Security

Jamaica is a high-incidence murder area, with an average of about a thousand murders per year. However, the Jamaica Tourism Board still claimed that the probability of robbery in Mongo Bay is much lower than in New York, the United States. Despite this, robberies, attacks and various other crimes against tourists still occur from time to time. Therefore, tourists are advised to take necessary precautions when leaving the city.

Tourist Attractions The entire island of Jamaica has countless natural landscapes, with beautiful coasts, towering mountains, and surging rivers. Driving tours are fascinating. The white sand beaches close at hand and the tropical bushes in the heart of the rainforest have remained unchanged; the verdant mountains remind you of the countryside of England; the plains remind you of the wilderness of Africa.

Pomali Museum in Kingston Pomali's former home is now filled with souvenirs such as his records and his favorite shirt. But tourists are attracted by its unaltered, crude bedroom, decorated with objects of spiritual significance to the artist. He once cooked in his small kitchen, lying in a hammock and looking out at the distant mountains for inspiration. In a room riddled with bullet holes, he and his wife nearly died after being assassinated. These all reflect the turbulent life of the era in which Pomali lived.

Drifting on the Rio Grande River and rafting in the Rio Grande Valley in the moonlight will send those picky tourists on a romantic journey. Also, rafting trips on the Rio Grande are actually very cheap. If you meet a full moon and you can still go boating on the water, it will be unspeakably romantic.

Kalabash International Literary Festival In the last week of May, Treasure Beach is filled with activities prepared for the annual Calabash International Literary Festival. At that time, poets, writers, and songwriters gathered in a quiet small fishing village here to participate in a three-day outdoor reading, poem recitation, discussion, music parties and other activities. Many people attended this event, and the participating audience gave warm applause to their favorite poets or writers.

Swimming on Youth Coral Island, named after the movie "Youth Coral Island", has lush cliffs and a seemingly unfathomable turquoise swimming pool. Streams flowing down from the mountains gather here, making its water a mixture of warm tidal waves and cool fresh water. If you are a diver, you can explore the depths of the coral island, which reaches 55 meters at its deepest point.

Climbing the Blue Mountains If you hike at night to watch the sunrise on Jamaica, you will be accompanied by countless fireflies along the way. This is an experience different from other attractions. During the climb, you will find that the tropical vegetation on the mountain is becoming more and more scarce. On the summit before dawn, you are concentrating on waiting for the early morning sun to spread the first ray of sunshine across the densely packed peaks around you and illuminate the coffee plantation in the distance.

Boston Bay In Jamaica, the best experience is to perceive, but in Boston Bay, more sense of smell is needed than sight and hearing is needed. Jamaica is said to be the birthplace of jerk, which is Jamaica's most famous contribution to the culinary world. Jerk stalls serving bacon are dotted on the way to Boston Bay. To put it bluntly, it tastes too delicious.

the Black River Great Morass This is one of our favorite ways to explore Jamaica's wildlife: drifting by boat on the river, past spider webs of mangroves, mossy trees, and egrets and snake birds flying overhead. Your guide may introduce you to local women selling shrimp by the river, and then show you a beautiful, grinning American alligator.

Reggae Festival If cultural trends are used to distinguish Jamaica from the rest of the world, then this is undoubtedly a Reggae Festival-a very casual soundtrack on the island. To be fair, the sea breeze lowers the temperature, but you will still be sweating profusely-crowded and dancing.

Port Royal's cannons resist aggression The sleeping fishing village of Port Royal was once considered the "most evil city" on earth. Strolling along Sir Henry Morgan's footsteps on the Fort Charles battlements, you'll see cannons resisting aggression and get lost in the dazzling shops. Or you may marvel at the treasures in the Maritime Museum.

Windsor Cave Expedition This area of inland Jamaica has one of the most rugged terrain in the Caribbean, with sprawling mountains torn by deep valleys. Rain seeps into the mountains and penetrates the rocks, creating Swiss cheese-like limestone pits and caves. Windsor Cave is the most attractive and accessible cave. Oh, by the way, there are bats in the cave, a lot of bats.