With waterfalls, and springs, river, streams flowing from the forest-clad mountains to the fertile plains and white sand beaches, Jamaica has one of the richest and most varied landscapes in the region.

Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains form the longest mountain range along the eastern edge of Jamaica and features majestic scenery. Many people hike or bike through the mountains to witness first hand nature at its finest. This under-explored area is also the source of the world famous and fragrant Blue Mountain Coffee.

Web site: Blue Mountains

Luminous Lagoon

Luminous lagoon surrounded by mangroves is located in the north part of Jamaica. It is home to microscopic organisms that emit a bio-luminescent light when agitated. The water glows a beautiful blue and becomes illuminated when these organisms are disturbed. As the fish in the lagoon swim and dart around, you can see their outlines as streaks of light, shooting around in the darkness of night. When it rains, the lagoon ‘lights up’ with the drops of water dancing on the surface. The lagoon and bay is about 3-8 feet, or more, in depth which is relatively shallow for the area it covers.

This phenomenon can only be seen in four places in the world and the Luminous Lagoon in Jamaica is considered the best place on Earth to live this experience. Glistening Waters Luminous Lagoon is the only natural night-time attraction in Jamaica. Embark on a remarkable boat tour out onto the bay and witness the bio-luminescent phenomenon that will leave you in awe and have you remembering this experience for the rest of your life. Those who wish can enjoy a swim in the lagoon can do that.

An experience not to be missed!

Rick’s cafe

Rick’s cafe was the first public bar and restaurant of its type on the West End Cliffs, offering an alternative to Negril's majestic seven mile beach. From the beginning, Rick's Cafe boasted an unrivaled view of the sunset from its naturally formed cliffs. Over the years, visitors and locals alike have designated Rick's Cafe as Negril's premier gathering spot and our sunsets have become a Jamaican tradition.

Web Site: www.rickscafejamaica.com

Bob Marley Museum

Make sure you visit Kingston's most visited attraction, the Bob Marley Museum. The museum is housed in Bob Marley's former home which he bought from Chris Blackwell in 1975. This was Marley's home until his death in 1981. The property also housed his Tuff Gong recording studio. In 2001 the Bob Marley Museum became a Protected National Heritage Site.

Web Site: www.bobmarleymuseum.com

Strawberry Hill

Strawberry Hill, the boutique hotel and spa perched 945 meters up in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, eating authentic Jamaican fare is a treasured tradition. Time can stand still at Strawberry Hill Jamaica Luxuery Resort. Our magical mountain willage of luxurious simplicity is set sublimely high in Kingston’s mountains.

Web site: www.strawberryhillhotel.com

Rosehall Great House

Rose Hall is a Georgian mansion in Montego Bay, noted for the legend of the White Witch of Rose Hall. Rose Hall is widely regarded to be a visually impressive house and the most famous in Jamaica. It is a mansion in Jamaican Georgian style with a stone base and a plastered upper storey, high on the hillside, with a panorama view over the coast. It was built in the 1770s.

Web site: www.rosehall.com

Ys Falls

For a spectacle of pure natural beauty it's difficult to beat YS falls in St. Elizabeth Parish. The YS falls unlike many waterfalls in Jamaica are tucked away in a secluded rural location and receives relatively few visitors, allowing you to relax and enjoy the surroundings, away from the hubbub of the crowds. The YS Estate is located deep in the sugar growing region of St. Elizabeth Parish. Once you arrive at the estate a tractor-pulled jitney will take you to the waterfalls.

Web site: www.ysfalls.com

Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a natural lagoon, situated roughly seven miles east of Port Antonio. The deep lagoon was once thought to be bottomless but divers have since determined it's depth to be around 54.8 meters. The most striking feature about the Blue Lagoon is its mystical blue colour which changes throughout the day, depending on the angle of the sun. A day spent by the Blue Lagoon one can see the huge change from turquoise to sapphire to deep blue.

Web Site: Blue Lagoon

Dunn's River Falls

Dunn's River Falls is one of Jamaica's national treasures. Globally, it is as well known as reggae and equally stimulating. There are few places where the Arawak name "Xayamaca" - land of rivers and springs - is more apt. The Spaniards called the area "Las Chorreras", the waterfalls or springs and it is truly one of the most beautiful spots on the island.

Web Site: www.dunnsriverfallsja.com

Dolphin’s Cove

Dolphin Cove is a marine attraction in Jamaica at which guests can swim and interact with dolphins, sharks, and stingrays in captivity. Visitors may also interact with other species including iguanas, snakes and a variety of birds as well as other marine creatures. Dolphin Cove has been the recipient of many awards and is considered the NUMBER ONE attraction in Jamaica.

Web Site: www.dolphincoveja.com

Black River Safari tour

Black River Safari is about 2 hours from famous Rockhouse. The Great Morass is Jamaica's largest surviving wetland - 201 square km to be exact - and taking a boat tour along the swamp's main waterway, The Black River, is the best way to experience it. Since the Morass is a complex ecosystem and vital preserve for more than 100 bird species, you may see cinnamon-coloured jacana, egrets or whistling ducks. But it's the 300 American crocodiles living here that bring most people out to the Black River.

Web Site: Black River Safari

Mayfield Falls

Mayfield Falls is a waterfall in Jamaica that comprises 21 widely spaced small cascades on the Mayfield River. Mayfield Falls are located in Glenbrook, Westmoreland. It is perfect attraction for nature lovers, river hiking as it is more rustic than other falls in Jamaica. You can find underwater caves, natural limestone pools and forest of giant bamboo trees.

Web Site: www.visitjamaica.com/listing/chukka-caribbean-adventures-at-mayfield-falls/

The Bob Marley Mausoleum – 9 Mile Reggae Land

9 Mile is located in the parish of St Ann, Jamaica. It is both the birth and the resting place of Bob Marley. Nine Mile is where Bob Marley's musical career began and also influenced many of his songs. The location features many of Marley's historical artifacts, including guitars, awards and photographs. There are two mausoleums on the property. The first is that of Marley's mother, Cedella Booker, known as Mama Marley and the second contains Bob Marley's remains.

Web Site: www.9milereggaeland.com

Green Grotto Caves

A journey into underworld charm... a speologist’s dream, a green cavern of mystery and adventure, a slice of Jamaica's history... part of your vacation with a difference... such are the accolades that can be ascribed to the largely unexplored labyrinth of mystical underground caverns called Green Grotto Caves which is surrounded by thick vegetation and supplied with pristine waters flowing from its secret depths.

Web Site: www.greengrottocavesja.com

Jamaica Zoo

Here, at Jamaica Zoo, there are approximately 25 different animals including birds. Some of animals include Lions(born in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth), Llama, Zebras,Monkeys, Crocodiles, Toucans just to name a few. There is also a petting area, in which visitors have the option to take pictures with our pets, such as "Peter" a Ball Python Snake and "Lizzy", which is a baby green Iguana,not to mention our pet crocodile "Sof" and a few more.We also have beautifully landscaped lawns, where our visitors can spread their blanket and have a picnic.

Web Site: www.jamaicazoo.webs.com

Jamaican swallowtail (Papilio homerus

Jamaican swallowtail, is the largest butterfly species in the Western Hemisphere. It is named in honor of the Greek poet Homer. It is endemic to Jamaica where the butterfly simultaneously serves as an icon of national pride and a need for conservation efforts.

Its brown-black wings feature a large yellow band and blue and red spotting, making the butterfly easy to spot from far away. The adult butterfly has been described by researchers as gigantic and magnificent. Females are larger than males and can have a wingspan of 15 cm. Adults can be seen from morning to afternoon soaring among the forest canopy in the Blue Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look for them also in the forests of the Cockpit Country where they flutter through the air, adding a touch of beauty to the surroundings. Jamaica's Cockpit Country is a karst limestone region that offers a unique landscape and diverse ecosystems.

Unfortunately, the species is endangered and faces a potentially bleak future and it is listed on the Threatened Swallowtail Butterflies of the World by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (Red List).

National Gallery

The National Gallery of Jamaica, which was established in 1974, is the oldest and largest public art museum in the Anglophone Caribbean. It has a comprehensive collection of early, modern and contemporary art from Jamaica along with smaller Caribbean and international holdings. A significant part of its collections is on permanent view. The National Gallery of Jamaica also has an active exhibition programme, which includes retrospectives of work by major Jamaican artists, thematic exhibitions, guest-curated exhibitions, touring exhibitions that originate outside of the island, and the premier national exhibition, the National Biennial. The National Gallery of Jamaica offers a range of educational services, including guided tours, lectures and panel discussions, and children’s art programmes and also operates a gift shop and coffee shop.

Web Site: www.natgalja.org.jm