Tours

Welcome to the JNHT Tour Sites; a stimulating insight into some of the county's unique historic landmarks and other famous heritage sites which offers both guided and unguided tours.

Jamaica is enhanced by a rich ancient heritage going back over 300 years. Including such historic places as the Rio Nuevo battle site, Rose Hall Great House, and Port Royal/Port Charles which attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Here are links to information on places of interest, relative to Jamaica's heritage.

• Blenheim - Hanover - birthplace of Sir Alexander Bustamante, first prime minister of Jamaica.
• Roxborough - Manchester - birthplace of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington.
• Seville Heritage Park - St. Ann - historic Seville Estate, is the Seville Great House (Plantation House) & Heritage Park.
• Rio Nuevo Battle Site - St. Mary - site of the final pitched battle between British and Spanish forces to determine possession of Jamaica.
• Mountain River Cave - St. Catherine - Mountain River Cave located in the lush green terrains of Cudjoe Hill, St. Catherine where there is a large collection of Taino art.
• Historic Spanish Town Square - St. Catherine - Spanish Town, built by the Spanish after Sevilla Nueva (New Seville) was abandoned, dates from 1534.

SHOWCASE FORTS Ever since the capture of Jamaica by the English from the Spanish in 1655, the need for fortification became immediate because of the...

SHOWCASE COURTHOUSES The Morant Bay Courthouse, which was destroyed by fire on Monday, February 19, 2007, is an important part of St. Thomas's history.

SHOWCASE HISTORIC SCHOOLS Built in 1885 of masonry and timber, the Simms building exhibits a combination of Gothic and Georgian features; the projecting...

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