About Port Antonio Port Antonio is considered a tropical Eden and the jewel in Jamaica's crown. Among vacationers, Port Antonio is also considered one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean! Visitors here are treated to nature in exquisite glory — rugged coastlines, hidden coves, rivers and waterfalls, and romantic beaches! The Blue Mountain range provides a spectacular backdrop to this natural beauty. Port Antonio, as the capital of Portland, is a quiet rural township and is home to one of the most beautiful harbours in the Caribbean. The city is also renowned as the world's banana capital. Portland offers an enchanting vacation experience, and together with the spectacular mountain views in the Land-of-look-Behind, Maroon Country, draws vacationers to Port Antonio. The beauty and tranquility of this area - minus the large resorts and highrises - give it probably the highest rate of return visitors seeking vacation homes and rentals in this earthly paradise.
Rafting on the Rio Grande is where river rafting started in Jamaica. The rafts glide on this romantic 2-hour trip. Boston's Beach in Port Antonio is also known as the Center of Jerk in Jamaica, and is more than just a great place to eat. You can also enjoy the high surf in the beautiful beach area. The Reach Falls in Port Antonio is a highly photographed waterfall that has only recently become popular with tourists. If you time it right and there is no crowd, it will be a highlight of your trip!Around 200 feet deep, the variations of Emerald and Jade colors of Blue Lagoon will amaze you. Although the lagoon is open to the sea, the water springs from about 150 feet below the surface of the lagoon. Warm and cold water exist side by side here and is said to be an aphrodisiac! Bath Fountain is a therapeutic mineral spa here. |
Port Antonio Travelers Journal
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