Jamaica - Driving from 8 Ríos, Montego Bay, Negril, Port Antonio and Portland. The five amazing jamaican beaches. Google maps route.

Jamaica was discovered to the world in 1494 by Christopher Columbus.

However, were as Arawak and Taino Indians, the first residents.

Currently, Jamaica is an independent state from Britain since August 6 1962 after 200 years of British conquest.

The island is composed primarily of mountainous terrain surrounded by a small strip of coast.

Cities are usually set in the coastal plain.

Climate in Jamaica is tropical, usually hot and humid, but in mountain areas may be somewhat cooler.

In spite of its location in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, suffers no hurricanes so frequently as neighboring islands.

This is due mainly to mountains, which divert cyclones.

Important: rainy season from June to November.

Best amazing beaches and sunsets  are located north of the island, from 8 Rivers to Portland

To get to the area, it is recommend that you fly to the international airport of Montego Bay.

From Montego Bay to Negril, driving to beautiful beaches, small coves, coral reefs, lagoons and the most beautiful sunsets on the island.

1- Doctor Cove Beach: Montego Bay, Northern Coast -enlarge the image

Doctor Cave Beach - Montego Bay -Highways and situation - Google Maps

2- Frenchmans Cove: Port Antonio, Eastern Coast - enlarge the image

Frenchman´s Cove - Portland - Highways and situation- Google maps

3- Reggae Beach: 8 Ríos - enlarge the image

Reggae Beach - 8 Ríos - Highways and situation - Google maps.

4- Winnifred Beach: Portland - enlarge the image

Winnifred Beach - Portland - Highways and situation - Google Maps

5- Seven Miles: Negril - enlarge the image

Seven Miles Beach - Highways and situation - Google Maps

About Jamaica:

• Information: Jamaica
• Location: Caribbean, islands in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba
• Geographic coordinates: 18 15 N, 77 30 O
• Area: 10,991 km2
• Climate: Tropical, hot, humid, temperate in the interior
• Territory: 10,991 km2
• Natural hazards: hurricanes (especially June to November)
• Population: 2,758,124 (July 2006 est.)
• Ethnic groups: black 90.9%, East Indian 1.3%, white 0.2%, Chinese 0.2%, mixed 7.3%, other 0.1%.
• Religions: Protestant 61.3% (Church of God 21.2%, Seventh Day Adventist 9%, Baptist 8.8%, Pentecostal 7.6%, Anglican 5.5%, Methodist 2.7%, United Church 2 , 7%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.6%, brethren 1.1%, 1.1 moravian, Roman Catholic 4%, other, including some spiritual cults, 34.7%
• Languages​​: English
• Government type: constitutional parliamentary democracy
• Capital: Name: Kingston
• Code Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
• Exchange rates: Jamaican dollars per U.S. dollar: 62.51 (2005), 61,197 (2004), 57,741 (2003), 48,416 (2002), 45.996 (2001)
• Internet Code: Jm