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Port Antonio travel guide

Jamaica's wild, green and unspoilt side

The Blue Lagoon near Port Antonio. Photo: Chaoleonard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

9h 30mflight from London
KINnearest main airport
28° in Augwarmest month
26° in Febcoolest month

Port Antonio is a sleepy harbour town on the rainy, lush east coast, once a hideaway for Hollywood stars. Around it are beautiful beaches, the Blue Lagoon and river rafting on the Rio Grande.

Boston Bay is said to be the birthplace of jerk, and the Blue Mountains rise behind.

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What Port Antonio is known for

  • The Blue Lagoon

    A deep, blue pool.

  • Frenchman's Cove

    A river meets the sea.

  • Boston Bay jerk

    The birthplace of jerk.

  • Rio Grande rafting

    Bamboo rafts.

Top things to do in Port Antonio

  1. 1

    The Blue Lagoon

    Swim in deep blue water.

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  2. 2

    Frenchman's Cove

    A beautiful little beach.

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  3. 3

    Rio Grande rafting

    A long bamboo raft ride.

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  4. 4

    Reach Falls

    Waterfalls in the forest.

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Where to stay in Port Antonio

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Best time to visit Port Antonio

Best value: May, Nov. December to April: drier, though it rains more here.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 9h 30m from London to KIN, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Hire a driver. It's about 2 hours from Kingston.

Airport transfer to Port Antonio

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Good to know

  • Bring a rain jacket.
  • Eat jerk at the Boston Bay stalls.
  • It's far from MoBay: fly into Kingston.
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Port Antonio FAQ

Is Port Antonio worth it?

Yes, for unspoilt nature.

How far from Kingston?

About 2 hours.

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