Discover the Jamaican culture

Food and Music are a huge part of the Jamaican culture.

You can’t go to Jamaica without sampling the wonderful jerk chicken, curried goat and ackee & saltfish. You’ll find all this and more in the restaurants around the country. Roadside stalls serve chicken, pork and lobster, or you might like to try somethings a bit different.

Music and Nightlife in Jamaica are as eclectic and fun as you’d expect. You can’t visit Jamaica without enjoying some reggae music which is synonymous with Jamaican culture. So head out and learn the local dance moves which are a mixture of African and European influences. Local night spots like Margaritaville offer the perfect opportunity to dine and dance. Dance on the sands at parties in Negril and Montego Bay’s Hip Strip. You’ll get copious servings of soca, calypso, and reggae. Serious reggae fans should head to one of Kingston’s sound systems dancehalls for the real deal.

Music

JAMAICA is known for being home to the most influential music and artists that have ever lived. And you can experience it first-hand on a trip to JAMAICA by checking out a reggae festival, or a dance hall in Kingston. Just listen for the beat of the drums and follow your feet, in JAMAICA it’s all about the rhythm. You’ll never be far from a dance party calling your name, so join the other locals and visitors, and remember to have fun with it!

Nature

In JAMAICA, you will experience the most exquisite natural beauty on the planet. When it comes to the outdoors, we are so much more than just a pretty Caribbean beach. After your swim in the crystal clear water, make time for a hike in the Blue Mountains or a journey into the Green Grotto Caves. In JAMAICA, you can take a safari tour, play under waterfalls and visit the botanical gardens, all in a single vacation. Where else in the world can you do that?

Cuisine

Anyone who has visited JAMAICA will tell you that there’s no shortage of flavours to experience. We’re big, bold, and intense when it comes to our food. Start with breakfast at Smurf’s cafe, but save room for jerk chicken, our world-famous classic. From farm fresh fruit to fresh seafood that you can catch yourself in Montego Bay, prepare for a full culinary immersion. Hopefully you’re not scared of a little spice!

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