Blue Mountains
Jamaica · Blue and John Crow Mountains · 1500 m
Description
The Blue Mountains are Jamaica's highest mountain range and are renowned for their cool mountain climate, mist-covered forests, spectacular views, and the world-famous Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee. Home to the island's highest summit, Blue Mountain Peak (2,256 m / 7,402 ft), the region offers scenic hiking trails, historic coffee estates, waterfalls, and an exceptional diversity of endemic plants and birds. Together with the adjacent John Crow Mountains, they form the UNESCO World Heritage Site Blue and John Crow Mountains, one of the Caribbean's most important natural landscapes. Offering a refreshing contrast to Jamaica's beaches, the Blue Mountains combine breathtaking scenery, outdoor adventure, rich biodiversity, and a unique coffee-growing heritage.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: January – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Blue Mountain Peak
- Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park (UNESCO)
- Blue Mountain coffee farm tours
- Holywell Recreation Area
- Cinchona Botanical Gardens
- Mavis Bank Coffee Factory
- Craighton Estate Coffee Tour
- Old Tavern Coffee Estate
- Strawberry Hill
- Gap Café viewpoint
- Blue Mountain hiking trails
- Blue Mountain waterfalls and cascades
- Bird watching in the Blue Mountains
- Stargazing in the Blue Mountains
- Portland Gap
- Catherine's Peak
- Abbey Green
- Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
- Hardwar Gap
Getting there
- Airports:
- KIN