Montego Bay, Jamaica, also known as “The Friendly City” is the Tourism Capital of Jamaica. It is the capital of St. James Parish and the second largest city located in northwest Jamaica on the Caribbean Sea. The residents of Montego Bay called Montegonians are a proud people and are generally very nice, friendly and welcoming. The locals refer to their home as Mo-Bay and love to share their culture and beautiful coastal beaches with the tourists that enjoy visiting Montego Bay many times over.
You will want to get the greatest benefit from your Jamaica experience and enjoy the island atmosphere and breathtaking views. A Montego Bay car rental will provide you with the opportunity to easily get around and explore the city so you can get a real feel for the lifestyle of the locals of Montego Bay.
There are many attractions and things to do in sunny Montego Bay. If you would like to enjoy some of the relaxing and tranquil elements that make up this tropical paradise you will want to visit Croydon on the Mountains. You will experience a tour of a working plantation nestled in the foothills of the Catadupa Mountains that provide for a panoramic view of the lush countryside. You will be able to stroll through areas of the gorgeous mountainous countryside where you will see lush vegetation and exotic wild flowers surrounding trickling waterfalls. You will be able to sample exotic fruits and drinks made from them and enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch and Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee that’s included with the tour.
There are many different resort accommodations available which will allow you to experience this magical island paradise on almost any budget. If money is not a concern, you may want to stay at the exclusive and prestigious Half Moon Resort and experience Dolphin Cove at Half Moon. You will be able to swim, play with, and even kiss the dolphins in the natural dolphin lagoon and can actually participate in a dolphin trainer for a day program. There are different programs available for swimmers and non-swimmers that will make this an unforgettable dolphin experience. A MoBay Undersea Tour at the Montego Bay Marine Park is an awesome attraction where you can experience the colorful marine life and fish from an underwater viewing window aboard a semi-sub reef explorer.
A Montego Bay car rental will give you the freedom to explore Jamaica’s natural beauty, history, culture, lifestyle and diversity. You may also want to take advantage of the many guided tours that are available in Montego Bay that provide an opportunity to explore and discover by taking you into remote and sometimes rugged areas of the island which may be difficult to find or maneuver without the assistance of the locals.
Whether you want to soak up the sun on the sandy white beaches and swim in the crystal clear blue waters of the Caribbean or choose to be a bit more adventurous and zip line through the lush rainforest, Montego Bay has so much to offer. You won’t want to miss shopping for local souvenirs and crafts at the Montego Craft Market. “Hey Mon” the locals are waiting for you to come down and visit Mo-Bay!