Parishes, Historic Houses and Plantations of Jamaica

Each parish of Jamaica holds its own unique flavor. The mountainous and lush St. Ann is called the Garden Parish; St. Elizabeth, the Breadbasket, has the mighty Black River. There is the bustling energy of Kingston and St. Andrew and the islands second city St. James. Trelawny is steeped in maroon history and the impressive Cockpit Country. Portland has the mystique of the Blue Lagoon and the Rio Grande. There is St. Thomas in the east, Clarendon and St. Catherine in the south. Hanover, the island's smallest parish and Westmoreland with Negril's laid-back vibe.

Peeling back the layers of each parish reveals the diversity and richness that contribute to the mosaic of the island.