Montego Bay

Romantic couple overlooking Round Bay in Montego Bay; (c) Jamaica Tourism Bureau

Montego Bay has a vibe filled with Jamaican culture, history, Reggae music, nightclubs, luxury resorts, and great beaches. Nearby Falmouth also has a popular cruise port and notable attractions.

History
The black presence in Jamaica started in the 1650s when colonizers brought enslaved people from Africa

Attractions
See the Hip Strip, Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Applegate Rum Factory, Rose Hall Great, and golf courses

Beaches
See why Doctor’s Cove Beach Club is most responsible for Mo-Bay developing into a resort town

Eco-Travel
A guide takes you 20 winding miles down the turquoise Martha Brae River through the inland rainforest

Festivals
If visiting MoBay for only one event, Reggae SumFest is the most culturally rewarding and fun for Black Travelers

The annual Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay; (c) Jamaica Tourism Bureau

Jamaica Reggae Ride
MoBay is an annual stop for cyclists riding across Jamaica with no shortage of breathtaking scenery

Travel Tips
Unfortunately, pickpockets are well hidden among the vast majority of good-spirited locals

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