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Things to see in Port Maria (Jamaica): 7 places and when to go
Port Maria is a town in Jamaica, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Architecture (1). The best known are Galina Lighthouse, Annotto Bay and Fig Tree Bay. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Jamaica · 18.377, -76.9
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- OCJ Boscobel, 8.0 km as the crow flies
What to see in Port Maria
The places in and around Port Maria, 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.
When to go to Port Maria
The best time to visit Port Maria 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
- MayPossible12:52
- JunBetter not13:06
- JulBetter not13:00
- AugBetter not12:37
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctBetter not11:34
- NovPossible11:07
- DecBest time10:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 54. In January, 7 of the 7 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 Maria
The nearest main airport is Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ, Boscobel), 8.0 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
- Saint Ann's Bay9 places32 km
- Half Way Tree8 places40 km
- Spanish Town14 places44 km
- Kingston, Jamaica14 places47 km
- May Pen12 places58 km
- Port Antonio21 places60 km
And all of Jamaica, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Port Maria?
The best known: Galina Lighthouse, Annotto Bay, Fig Tree Bay, Jacks Bay, Port Maria Bay. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Port Maria?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 54.
How do you get to Port Maria?
The nearest main airport is Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ), 8.0 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Port Maria as the destination and these 7 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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