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Falmouth, Jamaica
With white sandy beaches, crystal clear water and blue skies, it’s easy to relax in Jamaica. Aside from breathtaking beaches, Falmouth is also known for its 19th century Georgian architecture. The most popular dish on the island is cooked with jerk. Jerk, native to Jamaica, is a zesty mixture of spices that’s used as a rub to flavor meats, seafood and shellfish.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Port of Falmouth Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
EST (Eastern Standard Time) UTC/GMT -5 hours -
Language
The official language is English, but many locals speak patois, a mixture of French, Spanish, English and African dialects. -
Currency & Shopping
Jamaican Dollar (JMD) Duty-free luxury goods, designer jewelry, island crafts. -
Famous For
Falmouth was part of the infamous triangular slave trade, which contributed to the town’s immense prosperity in the late 18th century. -
Fun Fact #1
Ascend the natural limestone staircase of world-famous Dunn’s River Falls, or admire its 180-foot cascades from an observation deck. -
Fun Fact #2
So little has changed architecturally since the 1840s, making Falmouth one of the best collections of Tropical-Georgian buildings in the Caribbean. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
You can’t visit Jamaica without tasting a proper Jamaican patty, a dough-wrapped meat pie flavored with island spices.