Jamaica – feet the spirit

When you think at Jamaica you think at Bob Marley, reggae music, beautiful ladies and beaches and lots of fun. Well Jamaica means all this and many more starting with its people and its culture. Even if the island is situated in the center of the Caribbean archipelago Jamaica shares nothing with the rest of the islands besides the climate. When you arrive here you’ll see another way of living, the Jamaican way. The Jamaican people are a mix of all races present on the face of the planet and because of that everything here is mixed in harmony. Here you can eat all kinds of types of food and you’ll encounter some of the known religions and discover some new ones.

Jamaica offers to its visitors not only great sandy beaches but mountains as well. You can trek and climb on the peaks on Blue Mountain and come down on the waterfalls that are carving the mountain. If you are in the mood for adventure than you can hop-in in one of the bamboo rafts and ride down on the Martha Brae River or Rio Grande. To satisfy your need for adrenaline you can cliff climb in Negril from where you let yourself go from a 40 feet cliff and embrace the Caribbean see. Another unique way to spend your day it will be by visiting the underground caves underneath the country. To get a better picture of what Jamaica means and walking is not good enough than you can rent an ATV and go on a safari on the roadsides of the island.

While you are in Jamaica you have to visit some of the natural wonders that this island has to offer. The limestone cave labyrinths, the gushing waterfalls and the mineral spring with curative power are all part of the wonders Jamaica has. To learn more about the country you are in you can visit the museums and galleries, or, another way to learn about them is to go in the market places where all the “magic” happens. Here you can find anything from culture to crafts, all you have to do is watch, learn and buy.

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