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Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains

Misty peaks, coffee estates and a pre-dawn hike to Jamaica's highest point.

Photo: Diego Tirira from Quito, Ecuador, CC BY-SA 2.0
  • WhereJamaica
  • TypeMountains
  • Time neededFull day or overnight
  • Best timeDry months, December–April

Rising above Kingston, the Blue and John Crow Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their nature and Maroon heritage. Blue Mountain Peak reaches 2,256 m.

Many visitors hike to the summit before dawn to watch sunrise, or tour a coffee estate to taste the famous Blue Mountain coffee.

Tips

  • Bring warm layers: it gets cold at the top
  • Hire a guide and 4x4 transfer
  • Combine with a night in Kingston

Location

Open in Google Maps → · Coordinates 18.0466, -76.579

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Blue Mountains. Photo: Diego Tirira from Quito, Ecuador, CC BY-SA 2.0

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