Hidden gems in St. James
Montego Bay and its hills: jerk on Gloucester Avenue, bird sanctuary mornings, great houses and village culture above the bay. We have mapped 4 places in St. James, Jamaica: 1 garden, 1 food spot, 2 culture and viewpoint stops. Each one is tagged by how easy it is to reach, from easy access to hidden gems that need a guide.
Gardens
- Rocklands Bird Sanctuary Easy access
A hillside garden in Anchovy above Montego Bay where you can hand-feed hummingbirds, including the Doctor Bird.
Food
- The Pork Pit Easy access
A Montego Bay classic on the Hip Strip, known for jerk pork and jerk chicken with festival and hard-dough bread. Not a secret, but an easy,…
Culture & views
- Rastafari Indigenous Village Easy access
A cultural experience at Montego River Gardens in Porto Bello, Montego Bay, with a guided walk, history, and Ital meals made with ground… - Greenwood Great House Easy access
A historic house museum at 435 Belgrade Avenue in Greenwood, east of Montego Bay. Turn off the A1 into Greenwood and go about 1.6 km uphill.