Montego Bay Tours and Sightseeing

The spectacular beaches, resort and wonderful weather in Jamaica attract tourists from all over the world – especially the winter-weary. If you are interested in Jamaican history and architecture, Falmouth can be a great stopover. It’s a bustling, purely Jamaican town based on the Caribbean Coast. 

Introducing Falmouth –

The capital of the parish of Trelawny, Falmouth is a small historic town based on the north coast of Jamaica. Recently, it has undergone redevelopment and established as a major cruise terminal. Combining effectively the age-old sightings with contemporary – Falmouth tours can be a must for history buffs. 

Are you taking Falmouth Tours this vacation? How do you make the most out of your vacation? Let us help you out:

The Historic Sighting Opportunities –

There is handful number of historical sites neatly preserved in Falmouth. If you’re a history buff you can take a tour to the Falmouth Historic District. There, you can see examples of rich Georgian architecture, reminiscent of the town’s heyday and much more. 

A guided tour to Falmouth will take you to the significant churches, the water square, the courthouse, and the dome – originally it was an iron foundry and historic home. Besides, you will explore the key sites – which illuminate the role of Jamaica in the Jamaican emancipation struggle. Even, discover the buildings – built or used by Baptist missionaries, who aided slave revolts, including William Knibb, a key supporter round out the historical offerings of the city. 

However, if you are thinking to get away from the cruise port area you also experience the historic Falmouth at its best.

The Bamboo Rafting Adventure –

You can take a short journey inland from Falmouth to the village of Martha Brae. Usually, bamboo rafts operate from this village – taking visitors a leisurely journey downstream to Martha’s Rest. The journey can range approximately 60 – 90 minutes – includes passing through the densely vegetated forest.

Choosing Martha Brae bamboo rafting can offer a scenic, peaceful experience and rest assured that the rafters will make a friendly, knowledgeable company for sure. 

The Sparkling Lagoon Waters –

The Lagoon – surrounded by mangroves, comprises of one of the highest concentrations of bio-luminescent microorganisms around the world. When it gets dark, water gets disturbed and it appears to glow with an eerie phosphorescence.

It’s truly a natural wonder and well-worth making the effort to explore. You will be taken in a small boat to reach the lagoon. Drag a hand in the water and create an enchanting natural light show. 

The Hampden Estate Exploration –

Hampden Estate is one of the ancient rum estates around Jamaica. There, people still make the use the original rum making process. The rum would have been exported throughout Falmouth – which is only 15 kilometers away from the north.

On your Falmouth tours, make a stopover at the Hampden Estate to learn about the historical facts of the region and obviously, the rum. 

Conclusion –

Still thinking, what to do next? Book fully guided Falmouth tours through Uton Tours for a completely Jamaican historical experience. 

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