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1 January: New Year
February / March: Ash Wednesday
March / April: Good Friday and Easter Monday
23 May: International Workers' Day
1 August: Emancipation Day
6 August: Independence Day
3rd Monday of October: Heroes' Day
25 December: Christmas
26 December: Boxing Day
Jamaica is the third largest island of the Antilles; located in the Caribbean, it is 240 km long and 80 km wide. Two thirds of its territory is covered by a mountain range. Xaymaca (land of forests and water), the name it was given more than five hundred years ago by the Arawak Indians, is known as a land full of springs and lush vegetation.
Jamaica is sun, idyllic beaches with fine white sandy and crystal clear waters, coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, small fishing villages full of colour, waterfalls, jungle and adventure; but Jamaica is also fundamentally a melting pot of cultures and a mix of races, evident in all its art and tradition. The music, painting, crafts and, above all, the people radiate light, creativity, a desire to enjoy life and endless joy.
Jamaica is also undoubtedly Reggae, Bob Marley, Rastafarian communities, Ska, Usain Bolt, and much more. Such a host of sensations and experiences will thrill all visitors.Jamaica is the third largest island of the Antilles; located in the Caribbean, it is 240 km long and 80 km wide. Two thirds of its territory is covered by a mountain range. Xaymaca (land of forests and water), the name it was given more than five hundred years ago by the Arawak Indians, is known as a land full of springs and lush vegetation.
Jamaica is sun, idyllic beaches with fine white sandy and crystal clear waters, coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, small fishing villages full of colour, waterfalls, jungle and adventure; but Jamaica is also fundamentally a melting pot of cultures and a mix of races, evident in all its art and tradition. The music, painting, crafts and, above all, the people radiate light, creativity, a desire to enjoy life and endless joy.
Jamaica is also undoubtedly Reggae, Bob Marley, Rastafarian communities, Ska, Usain Bolt, and much more. Such a host of sensations and experiences will thrill all visitors.