Kingston a City of Caribbean Charm and Alluring Attractions

Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica is located on the southeastern coast of island is surrounded by the Blue Mountains, Red Hills, Long Mountain and Kingston Harbour. Majority of its population is of African descent but the city is also a home to ethnic groups, mostly East Indians and Chinese. Kingston divides neatly into downtown and uptown, and outsiders will find it easy to plan their days by taking their pick of each. The city at a first look appears to be dirty, scary and in places extremely dangerous but with street smartness and with an open mind, visitors will get a rewarding experience of city as it is unique to the island as it is to the Caribbean and indeed the world.  If you want to explore new destinations and want to enjoy the most unusual experiences in your life, then don’t wait as Kingston is eagerly waiting for you.

On a visit to Kingston, visitors can find various amazing attractions that will surely mesmerize them. Some of the fascinating attractions of city that you must visit on holiday in Kingston include:-

Boon Hall Oasis:- This is a four acre park where one can enjoy various recreational activities like picnicking, visit to a plant nursery, waterfall and viewing of hills of St. Andrews to enjoy their leisure time.

Guardsman’s serenity fishing and wildlife sanctuary: - If you want to explore the natural beauty of city then do visit Guardsman wildlife sanctuary which is now become a popular new stop with Kingston school groups. A visit to the site starts with a tractor ride followed by mango orchards and vegetable plots, then visit to the zoo to enjoy the exotic flora and fauna of the region. For food lovers it is a great place to enjoy local dishes as it is decked with several restaurants to enjoy lunch and dinner. You can even fish for red tilapia to enjoy fishing.

Castleton:-For nature lovers other great place to enjoy their leisure time is to visit the Castleton which is 20 kilometers north of Kingston. It is famous for Castleton Botanical Garden which was established in 1862, making it one of the oldest public botanical garden in western hemisphere. Spreading approximately in the area of 10 hectares it is now a popular picnic jaunt for people of city who wants to enjoy a much needed break from hectic city life. The Wag Water River flows through Castleton and run parallel to garden adding to the beauty and serenity of the area.

Bob Marley Museum:- Don’t miss an opportunity to visit this famous museum of city which is dedicated to the memory of late Reggae superstar , Robert “Bob Marley”. The museum is located in Marley’s original studio where he actually recorded many of his beautiful songs.

Half Way Tree:- Half Way Tree is the unofficial marker of the divide between the urban inner-city commercial areas of Downtown Kingston and much quieter residential suburban communities of St. Andrew which is surrounded by schools , offices, banks and other commercial sites. The tree was a major meeting point for travellers and traders. Today the tree is gone but the junction still remains a major transit point for commuters. Sound very interesting!

Devon House:-Sitting on 11 acres of lush greenery, the stately Devon House mansion was a home to Jamaica’s first black millionaire, George Stiebel. Built in 1891, visitors to the historical site can go back in time with a Georgian -style great house which is furnished with a collection of 19^th century antiques from Jamaica and the Caribbean region.