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THINGS TO DO IN CLARENDON JAMAICA
Now I have not had the opportunity to explore Clarendon as much as I would love to yet, so of course, you know this list is for us both. Things that we need to try and experience in the parish. Some areas you can visit when you visit there are Chapelton, Frankfield, Hayes, Rocky Point, Race Course, Lionel Town, May Pen, and Palmers Cross. This parish is not as often explored as other parishes in my opinion and that’s why I think it would be so much more fun to explore it and find and discover new areas and hidden gems. Usually, there are more options for things to do in May Pen.
Is Clarendon safe?
If you are visiting Clarendon, as I say with all parishes is no matter who you are and where you go always proceed with caution. If there are areas you don’t know, don’t go. Or ask questions or find someone who can take on the journey with you to help you feel more comfortable.
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What is Clarendon known for?
Clarendon is the third biggest parish of Jamaica. When we hear Clarendon we think about bauxite and agriculture. The Rocky Point area is the area where bauxite is exported after it is mined and refined. It is also known for tobacco, sugar cane, livestock, and fish farming amongst others. Also, Milk River Bath which is found to the south of the parish is a well-known hot-spot in the area.
- Take a walk through Empowerment Park. ✔✔✔
Take a little stroll through Empowerment Park with some friends or a loved one and just enjoy nature for a bit.
2. Go take a quick dip in Milk River Mineral Spa.✔✔✔
Maybe I shouldn’t have said quick dip, but you do want to definitely go ahead and have that Milk River experience, I remember doing it when I was younger and my plan is to visit there again soon to see what has changed, if anything much has changed.
3. Get a Juicy Beef Patty from the Headquarters. ✔✔✔
Once you are on a south coast journey you must and I repeat must stop at Juicy Beef and have a nice hot patty! I ALWAYS stop there once they are open of course lol.
4. Grab some food at Murray’s Fish and Jerk Hut.
Now Murray’s is a crowd favorite so most times it is a bit full. They have a loaded menu with some great choices whether it’s Pork, Fish, Rabbit, etc they have it..
5. Check out the May Pen Clock Tower.
6. Go hiking to the top of Bull Head Mountain to Johnson Crawle Waterfall. Check out Adventure from Elle for details about the experience.
7. Visit Johnson Crawle Waterfall.
8. Go explore Farquhars Beach. (You may not want to swim but it’s still cool to go check it out.)
9. Have a look at Halse Hall Great House if you can it has so much rich history to get familiar with.
This great house holds some history as far back as when the English captured Jamaica. It was given to Major Thomas Halse who was an officer in the army.
10. Visit Rocky Point Beach.
They say this is a hidden beach but if you can find it, go check it out.
11. Visit Salt River.
12. Have a look at some of the old railway stations.
This is just for the fun of it and to really embrace the cultural side of things, for all my history buffs who love to explore.
13. Go for a swim at St. Toolis River which is on the border of Clarendon and Manchester.
If you love rivers like myself you can find a nice spot here and have a good swim.
14. See if you can find Brae Head Falls – Hint: It is close to Crooked River Falls Community
Sometimes you have to go off the beaten path and find your way around.
15. Check out Rio Minho
16. Get some dinner at The Yard Bar and Grill.
17. Get the Clarendon Kayak Experience from Kayak Nation Ja.
Are there many things to do in May Pen?
May Pen is the capital of Clarendon, though it’s the capital the more exciting things to do are more outside of the capital. From the listing above I did name a few activities, other than that you can find a few street food spots and some restaurants. There really aren’t many attractions in Clarendon but if you look around you will find a few.
Where is Clarendon located?
The Parish is located in the southern part of the island almost central. The northern border is to St. Ann, the eastern border to St. Catherine and the western border to Manchester.
BEACHES IN CLARENDON JAMAICA
Farquhars Beach
Rocky Point Beach
When you hear about this parish you don’t really hear about beaches so though there may be 1 or two odds are you may not see them being used for swimming. Go ahead and have a look at some of these other posts that look at other parishes around the island and see if you can find the adventure that you are seeking.
For more fun things to do around the island check out these posts:
Let me know which activities here you either have done or would love to do one day. Comment below and let me know!
Please note that sometimes some of these places of things to do may close down so I will try to update the post accordingly. As you do these activities I would love it if you could share them with me in the comments below or send me a quick message on Instagram. Also if I did leave out some activities that you know about please let me know and I will add them to the listing.
Happy Adventuring! Also, remember to be safe on your journeys in Clarendon Jamaica!
COngratulations for the hight quality of your blog, it is interestng and useful, I wish i could visit Jamaica soon.
Thank you Adriano!
Great post. Milk River, salt River and Farquhar Beach are on my list! Let me also add in Portland Cottage. I haven’t been but I hear the community has a beautiful beach– it’s flood prone however. Thanks too for the feature!
Oh, I never heard about it but yea I looked it up and aw the flooding issue, but will definitely add it. I heard of a few more places too so going to update it right now lol.