THINGS TO DO IN ST. CATHERINE JAMAICA
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Sometimes finding things to do in St. Catherine Jamaica can be a bit tricky. Personally, I was born and raised in St. Catherine and there are many things I still have not explored as I would love to. As I said these lists I create are for us both you the reader and me the writer. Let this be your St. Catherine Jamaica bucket list!
What is St. Catherine Jamaica known for?
Well, St. Catherine is known for quite a few things but mostly the rich history that it has. It has some amazing historical buildings as well as it played a significant role during colonial times. Added to that St. Catherine is the area where you can find the Jamaican Archives.
Is St. Catherine Jamaica safe to explore?
This is a very common question and in all honesty, I would say it depends on where you wish to visit. What I do recommend is if you are unfamiliar with the area, ask many questions or get a professional tour guide or someone who knows the different areas to guide you. As some areas are fine to visit while some you have to be very vigilant and mindful.
Things to Do in St. Catherine
Here are some places in St. Catherine Jamaica to visit and some things to do.
1. Visit DaCosta Farm and Attraction which is located in Hill Run. ✔✔✔
Do some activities there, maybe paintballing. The pool and water area in my opinion are really for kids.
2. Drink some rum at Worthy Park Estate in Lluidas Vale. ✔✔✔
The Worthy Park Estate rum tour is very insightful, it will help you to learn a lot more about the rum-making process.
3. Get a nice fish and other seafood from Hellshire Beach.✔✔✔
My favorite place to go when I need some fish and festival, yes there are other beaches in the vicinity for sure and they all do have great food but for me, this is my favorite. Bev and Sons is my Fav!
4. Visit Bush Trails in Linstead for UTV Adventures.
5. Visit Colbeck Castle in Old Harbour.✔✔✔
6. Go and visit the Peoples Museum of Craft and Technology.
7. Explore Spanish Town.✔✔✔
Spanish Town is the old capital of the island, so of course it does hold very detailed and immense history.
8. Learn the history of the Bog Walk Gorge.✔✔✔
9. Visit different historic railway stations such as the one in Riversdale, Bog Walk, Linstead, and Old Harbour.
10. Visit The Cathedral of St. Jago De La Vega and some of the many other churches which host rich history and amazing architecture.✔✔✔
11. Visit Mountain River Cave in Cudjoe Hill.
Mountain River Cave will take quite a little hike to get there but when there it is more than worth it. So just be prepared for the walk, take some water, some food, bring some friends and enjoy.
12. Go for a dip in the Caymanas River.
Visit Natural Bridge in Riversdale also called the 8th wonder of the world this one though is a bit of a challenge though so ensure you go with a guide or resident who knows the area.
13. Visit Highgate House ruins, which is the oldest structure in the area.
14. Visit Thetford Great House.
15. Check out the Cast Iron Bridge in Spanish Town and have a look at the Rio Cobre River.✔✔✔
This bridge is quite popular and easy to find and see.
16. Visit Rodney’s Memorial in Spanish Town.✔✔✔
17. Visit Sligoville, which is the first free village in Jamaica.✔✔✔
18. Visit the White Marl Taino Midden and Museum. This too does require you to schedule it before visiting.
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19. Visit Two Sisters Cave which can be found in Hellshire Hills. You do need to have a tour scheduled for this location.
You can schedule a tour with Jamaica National Heritage Trust so that you can have this experience.
20. Visit one of the beach spots in Portmore such as Hellshire, Fort Clarence, Boardwalk Beach, Waves Beach, Sugarman Beach, or the new one 🤨.✔✔✔
21. Go Karting at Rocket GoKarting in Port Henderson.
22. Watch a movie by Sunshine Palace at the Sunshine Outlet Mall in Portmore.✔✔✔
I am personally in love with Sunshine Palace in Portmore as it is so convenient for me as it is closer to home and also, maybe it is just my timing but I have been able to avoid crowds and long lines to see movies. For me that is everything!
23. Check out the Sovereign Village and eat at one of the many food spots such as V.O.D.A Lounge, Satiable Delights Cafe, Tai Xing Garden, and any other.✔✔✔
24. Rent a yacht with Sanejo and have a blast, party, dinner etc.
25. Get the 5150 Trails Mountain Bike experience.
26. Visit Buzzers Arcade with the Kids and have fun!✔✔✔
Buzzers Arcade is a great spot for kids to go and really enjoy themselves, and I would say children of all ages, the atmosphere is good and there are food options.
27. Visit Caymanas Park and maybe you can even catch a race!
28. Get the Virtual Reality Experience with Virtual Reality Jamaica.
29. Visit the Malls and Shopping Centres and do a little shopping.✔✔✔
30. Check out Ice-Cream ConeNEXION, Infini Gelato, Taste the Rainbow, or Tutti Frutti for the kids!✔✔✔
Where is St. Catherine located?
St. Catherine is a parish of Jamaica located in Middlesex County, the southeastern part of the island of Jamaica. The capital of St. Catherine is Spanish Town.
Which famous river is located in St. Catherine Jamaica?
The famous river in St. Catherine Jamaica is the Rio Cobre River.
For more fun things to do around the island check out these posts:
Things to do in St. Elizabeth Things to do in ManchesterPlease 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!
I love this list! Quite a few of these are also on my list and I hope to go to Bush Trails this year
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