THINGS TO DO IN ST. THOMAS JAMAICA
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What is St. Thomas Jamaica Known for?
St. Thomas is knows for several reasons such as its historical significance in the Morant Bay Rebellion led by Paul Bogle. As well as it is know for the mineral spring and lush vegetation.
Is St. Thomas safe to explore?
Like all parishes on the island some areas are safer than others, so I encourage you to do thorough research, get locals advice and then decide/
Things to do in St. Thomas
- Visit Reggae Falls ✔✔✔
Reggae falls is just a beautiful hidden gem right off the beaten path in the corners of Hillside St. Thomas. Due to its location it is not as popular as some of the tourist spots in Jamaica, however it is still amazing and this allows for you to catch it on days where it may be pretty empty, there are however other days where it is completely jammed.
Visitors to St. Thomas can swim in the cool and refreshing river pool at the base of the waterfall which makes it an excellent spot to get away from the excess heat. To get there can be challenging as you will have to navigate some rough roads and paths, if you are visiting I suggest you go along with a guide.
I attached a video below for you to see what it looks like.
2. You could also try Bath Fountain Hotel and Spa for a different experience.✔✔✔
The Bath Fountain Hotel and Spa is another gem in Bath, St. Thomas. I remember visiting here with my family at a young age and it really was a fun experience. It is said that the mineral spring has therapeutic properties and that is what draws people to the location. They also do offer accommodation.
3. Go to Bath Mineral Spring.
If you prefer to just experience the spring then you can visit Bath Mineral Spring.
4. Go find the Stokes Hall Great House ruins, take some photos and learn some more about the site.
You know I always include places for the historic buffs so Stokes Hall Great is the Great House ruins to visit in St. Thomas Jamaica due to its rich history, it was destroyed due to an earthquake but some ruins are still standing today. The estate dates back to somewhere around the 18th century.
5. Have a picnic at Bath Botanical Garden
Bath Botanical Garden is a lovely and historic garden that is located in th the town of Bath, located in the parish. It dates back to 1779, which makes them one of the oldest botanical gardens in all of the Western Hemisphere. It came about during the time of British colonial ruling and was used as a place to study plant species and more. How cool is that! Thus making it a lovely spot to have a nice picnic.
6. Check out Roselle Falls.
Roselle Falls is right along the main road and just an easy stop to have a look or have a quick rinse if you feel like it. You can’t miss it if you are on the path from Morant Bay to White Horses or vice versa.
7. Visit Lyssons Beach and take some photos.
Spend a day with family, friends or loved ones at Lyssons Beach, have fun and take some great photos. Lyssons Beach has a peaceful atmosphere where visitors can really relax and enjoy the soothing sound of the waves. It doesn’t have many amenities though so just be prepared for that. It isn’t usually crowded just remember to bring your food.
8. Have a look at Morant Point Lighthouse
Morant Point Lighthouse is an historic and iconic landmark located on the southeastern tip of Jamaica, specifically in Morant Point, St. Thomas Parish. The purpose of the lighthouse was to guide ships safely along the treacherous coastline and away from the dangerous reefs.
9. Check out the surf scene in Yallahs.
If you are interested in surfing then you want to go check out the surfing scene in the Yallahs area.
10. Visit Yallahs River.
The Yallahs River is one of the important rivers in Jamaica so it would be great to see it it flows through the parish . It’s a great spot to take a dip and enjoy the nature and lush vegetation in the area.
11. Check out Yallahs Pond ✔✔✔
Stop by Yallahs pond and have a look, tell me what you see in the comments when you do!
12. Visit Golden Shore Beach
You can visit the Golden Shore Beach or overnight it at Golden Shore Resort.
BEACHES IN ST. THOMAS JAMAICA
Lyssons Beach
Prospect Beach
Roselle Beach
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