Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, is a large, modern, bustling city that seems to never sleep; it offers a large number of tourist facilities: hotels, restaurants, gift shops and galleries. It is a charming mixture of tradition and modern life, with wonderful traditional houses with ornate balconies and classical mansions from the XVIII century. Kingston is lively and cosmopolitan, a stop not to be missed when traveling around the Caribbean.
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Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Bob Marley Museum
- Jamaica National Gallery
- Port Royal
- Botanical Gardens
- Lime Kay
- Emancipation Park
- Hope Zoo
General Information
Altitude: 9 masl
Surface Area: 453 km²
Time Zone: UTC -5
Language: English
Currency: Jamaican Dollar
Voltage: 110 V
How to get there
Visitors can arrive by air at the Norman Manley International Airport, which is 21 km from the city. There are bus and taxi connections from the airport to the city center.
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