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Things to see in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica): 14 places and when to go
Kingston, Jamaica is a city in Jamaica with around 938,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (5), Museums and art (2). The best known are Blue Mountain Peak, Bob Marley Museum and National Gallery of Jamaica. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Jamaica · 17.9771, -76.7674
- Population
- About 938,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Mountains (5) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (2) · Food and drink (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- KIN Kingston, 5.0 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Blue Mountain Peak, at 2,256 m.
What to see in Kingston, Jamaica
The places in and around Kingston, Jamaica, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Blue Mountain PeakMountain in Jamaica21 km
- Bob Marley MuseumBiographical museum4.9 km
- National Gallery of JamaicaPublic art museum in Montego Bay, Jamaica3.2 km
- Sha'are Shalom SynagogueHistoric synagogue in Kingston, Jamaica2.4 km
- Holy Trinity CathedralChurch in Kingston, Jamaica1.8 km
- Plumb Point LighthouseLighthouse in Jamaica5.5 km
- Hope Botanical GardensBotanical garden in Jamaica5.4 km
- Derby PeakMountain in Jamaica8.5 km
- East PeakSummit22 km
- Good Hope MountainMountain in Jamaica8.4 km
- High PeakMountain in Jamaica19 km
- Negro ArousedBronze sculpture by Edna Manley3.1 km
- Razz BreweriesBrewery3.3 km
- Red StripeBrewery7.6 km
When to go to Kingston, Jamaica
The best time to visit Kingston, Jamaica is December to April; also possible: May and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:02
- FebBest time11:25
- MarBest time11:53
- AprBest time12:25
- MayPossible12:51
- JunBetter not13:04
- JulBetter not12:59
- AugBetter not12:37
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctBetter not11:35
- NovPossible11:08
- DecBest time10:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 56. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Jamaica in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kingston, Jamaica
The nearest main airport is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN, Kingston), 5.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Jamaica (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Half Way Tree8 places7.1 km
- Spanish Town14 places19 km
- Port Antonio21 places46 km
- Port Maria7 places47 km
- Port Morant13 places47 km
- May Pen12 places49 km
And all of Jamaica, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kingston, Jamaica?
The best known: Blue Mountain Peak, Bob Marley Museum, National Gallery of Jamaica, Sha'are Shalom Synagogue, Holy Trinity Cathedral. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kingston, Jamaica?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 56.
How do you get to Kingston, Jamaica?
The nearest main airport is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 5.0 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kingston, Jamaica as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- JamaicaBefore travelling to Jamaica: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: Spanish citizens enter for up to 90 days.
- Nature121 places for nature in Jamaica, from Blue Mountain Peak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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