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Things to see in Port Antonio (Jamaica): 21 places and when to go
Port Antonio is a town in Jamaica, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (18), Mountains (5), Wildlife (1). The best known are Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, Folly Lighthouse and Winnifred Beach. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Jamaica · 18.159, -76.38
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (18) · Mountains (5) · Wildlife (1) · Architecture (1) · Beaches (1) · Diving (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- KIN Kingston, 50 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Candle Fly Peak, at 1,537 m.
What to see in Port Antonio
The places in and around Port Antonio, 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 and John Crow Mountains National ParkNational park20 km
- Folly LighthouseLighthouse in Jamaica7.5 km
- Winnifred BeachBeach in Portland, Jamaica1.3 km
- Boston BayBay in Jamaica3.4 km
- Browns BayBay in Jamaica16 km
- Candle Fly PeakMountain in Jamaica19 km
- Castle MountainMountain in Jamaica3.3 km
- Cocoa Walk BayBay in Portland Parish, Jamaica3.1 km
- Cold HarbourBay in Portland Parish, Jamaica2.9 km
- Daniels HarbourBay in Portland Parish, Jamaica5.7 km
- Fairy Hill BayBay in Portland Parish, Jamaica1.5 km
- Joe Hill PeakMountain in Jamaica7.8 km
- Lime Kiln BayBay in Portland Parish, Jamaica1.6 km
- Long BayBay in Jamaica9.0 km
- Lynches BayBay in Portland Parish, Jamaica2.7 km
- Orange BayBody of water26 km
- Stoddards PeakMountain in Jamaica21 km
- Sugar Loaf PeakSummit23 km
- Turtle Crawle HarbourBay in Portland Parish, Jamaica4.7 km
- West HarbourBay in Portland Parish, Jamaica8.4 km
- Lady G'DiverDive site8.1 km
When to go to Port Antonio
The best time to visit Port Antonio 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 time11:01
- FebBest time11:24
- MarBest time11:53
- AprBest time12:25
- MayPossible12:51
- JunBetter not13:05
- JulBetter not12:59
- AugBetter not12:37
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctBetter not11:35
- NovPossible11:08
- DecBest time10:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 55. In January, 21 of the 21 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 Port Antonio
The nearest main airport is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN, Kingston), 50 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
- Port Morant13 places30 km
- Kingston, Jamaica14 places46 km
- Half Way Tree8 places47 km
- Port Maria7 places60 km
- Spanish Town14 places63 km
- Saint Ann's Bay9 places92 km
And all of Jamaica, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Port Antonio?
The best known: Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, Folly Lighthouse, Winnifred Beach, Boston Bay, Browns Bay. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Port Antonio?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 55.
How do you get to Port Antonio?
The nearest main airport is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 50 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Port Antonio as the destination and these 21 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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