Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park
For its unique natural and cultural legacy, the beautiful Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park was included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2015. This unspoiled park offers stunning landscape and was once a shelter for former slaves and indigenous Taino who came here to escape enslavement. You can visit jungle-clad mountains, waterfalls, beautiful rain forests, and coffee plantations inside its borders.
The fauna is equally spectacular. Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park is home to over 800 indigenous plant species, 200 bird species, and the world's second biggest butterfly. Getting around the park may be a thrilling experience in and of itself. Because the roads and terrain are rugged, especially after rain, 4WD vehicles and/or experienced guides are strongly advised.
The trek (or mule ride) up Jamaica's highest mountain, 2,256-meter-high Blue Mountain Peak, is a highlight of a vacation here. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Cuba on this two-day journey, which provides breathtaking vistas. The majority of tourist trips begin in Kingston.
• Location: 25 Eastwood Park Road: Kingston: St. Andrew: KGN 10: Jamaica
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: 800 indigenous plant species, 200 bird species, and the world's second biggest butterfly
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: The optimum time to start is around 2:00 or 3:00 a.m., so you may arrive around sunrise.
