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Jamaica Island Pearl of the Caribbean

by Celsey on Jul 12, 2010

The island of Jamaica is located in the northern part of the Caribbean Sea south of Cuba. Half of the territory of Jamaica is mountainous, the highest of the tops - Blue Peak reaches 2.220 m. In Jamaica, more than 120 rivers, numerous waterfalls of unprecedented beauty, mineral springs. Here fertile soils and spectacular landscapes, exquisite coastline with sandy beaches, coves, bays and coastal reefs. Jamaica has long been known as one of the most original Caribbean spa.

Resorts located in different parts of the Jamaica island, and each has its own peculiarities. The rocky northern coast of Jamaica contrasts with the narrow beach strip in the center, which is rightly called the Jamaican Riviera. Most of the island's hilly limestone plateau to the east framed by the Blue Mountains up to 2,256 m along the western and southern coast stretches a broad plain. Because of the high seismic activity of the island are frequent earthquakes, which, however, is not too dangerous,...Read More >>