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Blue Mountains, Jamaica
Jamaica's highest mountain range producing the world-renowned Blue Mountain coffee, with misty peaks, hiking trails, and stunning Caribbean sunrise views.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica · North America
Yallahs is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Easington, 20km from Blue Mountains, Jamaica.
Yallahs is a town located in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica. With a population of 7,644, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Yallahs 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 Yallahs to your route.
Yallahs is a town on the southeastern coast of Jamaica in the parish of St Thomas, home to 10,274 residents. The city, which was documented as “Yealoth” in a 1662 census, may have derived its name from Captain Yallahs, a privateer from 1671, or vice versa. Another theory suggests that the name Yallahs could haveRead more
originated from the Spanish word ‘yalos’, meaning ‘frost’, as the high white cliffs in the area might give the impression of frost.
In 1822, Yallahs was chosen as the site for the first Baptist church in Jamaica. Despite initial setbacks, Rev. Joshua Tinson established both a church and a school in 1828. The Yallahs River, a vital source of fresh water for the neighboring City of Kingston and Saint Andrew Parish, supplies residents via the Yallahs Pipeline. The city, which hosts a variety of Christian denominations, also contributes to the mining industry through gravel extraction along the Yallahs River bank. The St. Thomas Parish Council, located in the parish’s capital town, Morant Bay, governs the town.
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Yallahs is located in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica, North America. The coordinates are 17.8748 latitude, -76.5624 longitude.
Yallahs has a population of approximately 7,644 people, making it a town in Jamaica.
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natural wonder
Jamaica's highest mountain range producing the world-renowned Blue Mountain coffee, with misty peaks, hiking trails, and stunning Caribbean sunrise views.
20 km · about 25 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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