Montego Bay

Jamaica

Montego Bay

Montego Bay is Jamaica's resort coast — beaches, jerk, and the gateway to Negril and the Blue Mountains.

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Montego Bay is Jamaica's main tourist hub — beaches, resorts, and Doctor's Cave Beach, with Negril's cliffs an hour west and Ocho Rios east. Eat jerk chicken, swim, and take a day trip to the Blue Mountains or a river raft. Best December–April; it's the easy Jamaica beach trip.

How long

3–5 days

Practical

Currency

Jamaican dollar (JMD); USD widely accepted.

Language

English and Jamaican Patois.

Getting around

Taxis and a rental; drive on the left.

Budget range

USD 100–200 per person per day at mid-range.

Tipping

10–15% at restaurants.

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