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- Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains
Towering across eastern Jamaica, the 28-mile (45km) long
mountain range is constantly shrouded in a mist that gives the
mountains their bluish colour. The John Crow National Park at the
base of the mountains was established to preserve the diverse range
of species that call the Blue Mountains home. Among them are more
than 800 endemic plant species, 200 bird species and 500 flowering
plant varieties as well as the world's second-largest variety
butterfly. The mountains are also home to Jamaica bamboo, which
only flowers every 33 years. The lowest slopes of the mountain are
taken up by coffee plantations, as well as patches of vegetable
beds and spice cultivation. The coffee that is grown on the slopes
is world-renowned and visitors can organise tours of some of the
larger coffee estates. Visitors to the Blue Mountains can climb the
highest peak by way of the Peak Trail, which starts at Abbey Green.
Most hikers spend a night in one of the cabins on the mountain and
local advice or guides are highly recommended. Bicycle tours of the
Blue Mountains can also be arranged through local tour companies.
Taking a bicycle tour is an ideal way to explore the foothills of
the mountain range.
Information & Facts
Admission
200 JMD (park entrance fee)
Language
The official language of Jamaica is English but a local
patois is also spoken, a mixture of English, Spanish, and various
African languages.
Money
The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) is divided into 100 cents. The island
is well supplied with ATMs, banks and bureaux de change. Banking
hours are usually Monday to Thursday from 9am to 2pm, and Friday
from 9am to 4pm. Cambio exchange offices are found throughout the
country, open later than banks and often offering better exchange
rates. Retain receipts as proof of legal currency exchange.
Exchange bureaux at the airports and hotels also offer better rates
than banks. Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Both cash and travellers cheques are best taken in US
Dollars.