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About Kingston

Kingston, which is the capital city of Jamaica, is also an important port city and trade center. The local language is spoken in Jamaica. In Kingston, however, people generally speak English. Tropical climate prevails in the city and the temperature is measured around 28-30 degrees throughout the year. The best time to visit Kingston is between December and April since the weather in the city is too rainy between May and November. Among the main stops visited by the tourists are the Bob Marley Museum, which is the home of the famous Reggae singer Bob Marley who was born in Jamaica, the Blue Mountains, where you can join trekking tours and breathe the mountain air, and the Hope Botanic Garden, where you can feel at peace relaxing in the lush green surroundings. For a fun evening, you can choose from a number of clubs that play live Reggae music. In addition, you can also enjoy the show including folkloric dances accompanied by local sounds as well as the modern dances performed by the National Dance Theatre Company.

During your stay in the city, you are advised to savor the rich seafood and various tropical fruits. The most well-known local dish is the Jamaican curried goat. Coffee is one of the most important export items in Jamaica; for this reason, you can give a coffee break whenever possible. Before ending your visit in Kingston, you can take along various coffees and hot sauces with you. Make sure you bargain during your purchase. Turkish citizens do not to get a visa to visit Kingston, where you can enjoy Reggae music, give delicious coffee breaks and feel at peace thanks to the nature walk in the lush green.  

Transportation to Kingston City Center from Airport

Norman Manley Intl. Airport

Norman Manley International Airport is located on a small side island off the main island of Jamaica. Reaching the city center from this airport is extremely easy. There are comfortable, regular bus departures, but if you are in a hurry you can also use a taxi or rent a private car as well. 

Rent a car

The world-renowned Avis, Budget and Hertz firms can all be taken advantage of at the airport. With a private car you rented, you can reach the city center in about 20 minutes. Moreover, terrific views of the Caribbean Sea will accompany you along the way. 

Taxi

It takes, on average, 20 minutes to reach the city center from the airport when you use a private taxi. But as the taxi meters are often turned off, you should negotiate or confirm the price with the taxi driver ahead of time.

Bus

Taking the bus number 98, which leaves from the departures gate of the airport, can bring you to the city center in about 40 minutes. The average ticket price is 120.00 Jamaican Dollars and buses depart every twenty minutes.

Weather in Kingston

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 25ºC - Max 32ºC
SaturdayMin 24ºC - Max 32ºC
SundayMin 25ºC - Max 31ºC
MondayMin 26ºC - Max 31ºC
TuesdayMin 25ºC - Max 29ºC

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