waterfall
Dunn's River Falls
A terraced waterfall cascading 180 meters over natural limestone steps directly into the Caribbean Sea, climbable in a human chain.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica · North America
Port Maria is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Oracabessa, 48km from Blue Mountains, Jamaica.
Port Maria is a town located in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. With a population of 7,906, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Port Maria sits in Jamaica. It's in the America/Jamaica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Port Maria to your route.
Port Maria (Jamaican Patois: Puot Mariya) is the capital town of the Jamaican parish of Saint Mary.
Originally named "Puerto Santa Maria", it was the second town established by Spanish settlers in Jamaica. The ruins of Fort Haldane, built 1759, overlook the town.
It has a population of 8,240 people and 2,870Read more
dwellings according to the 2022 Census. Notable structures include St Mary's Parish Church, built in 1861, and the St Mary courthouse, a Georgian structure built in 1820 which now houses the Port Maria civic centre. Jamaica's first Prime minister Alexander Bustamante was put on trial for manslaughter with Frank Pixley at the courthouse in 1947. They were acquitted.
Port Maria is the birthplace of Sports Illustrated model Georgianna Robertson.
As of March 2024, the mayor is Fitzroy Wilson of the People's National Party.
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Port Maria is located in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, North America. The coordinates are 18.3685 latitude, -76.8895 longitude.
Port Maria has a population of approximately 7,906 people, making it a town in Jamaica.
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waterfall
A terraced waterfall cascading 180 meters over natural limestone steps directly into the Caribbean Sea, climbable in a human chain.
26 km · about 30 min drive
museum
The former home and recording studio of reggae legend Bob Marley, preserved as a museum celebrating his life, music, and cultural impact.
41 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Jamaica's highest mountain range producing the world-renowned Blue Mountain coffee, with misty peaks, hiking trails, and stunning Caribbean sunrise views.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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