Savanna la Mar

Savanna-la-Mar is the main town and capital of Jamaica's Westmoreland Parish. It is a coastal town with an 18th-century fort built for colonial defense against pirates in the Caribbean. A powerful hurricane known as the Savanna-la-Mar hurricane completely destroyed the town in 1780. It was rebuilt because the port was vital to both the Atlantic slave trade and the sugar trade. Sugar, coffee, ginger, cacao, and logwood are the most important exports.

Manning's School (1738), founded by a legacy from an early settler, and the seaside ruins of a partially completed 18th-century fort intended to serve as a defense against pirates are both noteworthy. Dunn's River Falls is a popular tourist attraction in Savanna-la-Mar. The terraced waterfalls are as Instagram-worthy as they come, standing 180 feet tall and 600 feet long! For an authentic Jamaican experience, venture off the beaten path to the golden sandy shores of Winnifred Beach. You'll feel like you're swimming in the middle of the jungle with the backdrop of lush green plants and trees. Winnifred Beach and its surroundings were passed over for development into a business center and a cluster of residential apartments a few years ago, so the stunning beach remains untouched and free to the public.

Location: Westmoreland, Jamaica

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