A city full of historical and cultural attraction, Kingston, is the heart of Jamaica and the largest English-speaking city south of Miami. It has a population of 850,000 and it is the center of Jamaica’s government and commerce.
Kingston is renowned as the world’s seventh-largest natural harbor. The city provides a lively urban life to Jamaican’s as well as to visitors—energetic nightlife and sophisticated dining, a well contrasted environment from the other side of the island that is laid-back and quiet.
A tour around the city will lead you to the ‘must see’ places in Kingston. You will be able to explore the exotic Jamaican Art from the historic Devon House, Little Theatre, and the National Gallery.
Kingston is an example of a city flourished by its history and culture. The Kingston Parish Church holds significance to the history of Jamaica, as it has the oldest grave dating 1699 and was once a drilling field by the British troops. Reggae music also plays are big part in the culture and framework of Jamaica, as it keeps nightclubs, discos, dance and theatre companies and restaurants lively all night long.
Kingston is a haven for people seeking leisure time. Different activities can be done such as playing golf, watching the rhythmic gallops of horses going to post, watching and listening to the performance of the National Dance Theatre Company or the Philharmonic Symphony, a picnic on the beach, or a tour on a botanical garden. Shoppers would love strolling in Kingston, as there are several shops and boutiques in most blocks in the city. There are duty free shops in the market of Kingston where you can find wonderful Jamaican arts and crafts. If you want to escape the sights of city buildings, then drive up in the hillsides and smell the fragrance of the plants and flowers. You can also go to the University of the West Indies campus. The 200-acre Hope Garden inside the campus holds a captivating view of flowers and trees that bloom year-round. It also features an orchid house and a small amusement park for children.
After enjoying the verdant hillside, try visiting the Blue Mountain Coffee plantations and get a bag of the world’s best coffee.
There are significant and historical places in Kingston that hold interesting pasts, which adds to their appeal. Port Royal, found at the end of the Palisadoes Peninsula that curves around Kingston Harbour, was the lair of infamous pirates the reigned the Caribbean sea in the 17th century. Some of the amusing relics of Kingston’s past are kept safe in the Museum of Historical Archaeology, the Maritime Museum, and Giddy House. Just a few blocks from Kingston is Spanish Town. It was the capital of Jamaica before Kingston became its capital. The oldest cathedral in the Western Hemisphere, which was built in 1523, stands in Spanish town, the Cathedral Church of St. James (St. Jago de la Vega).
Kingston lures numerous tourists yearly. Jamaica’s capital is a gateway for everyone. Hotels, inns, and guesthouses in Kingston were designed for the convenience of all—from business travelers, couples, to families; every window in Kingston has quaint scenery of the island’s best spots.
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