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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Jamaica
- Montego Bay
- Falmouth
Falmouth
The rather derelict Georgian port town of Falmouth is about 23
miles (37km) east of Montego Bay, and makes for an interesting
walking tour. The centre of the town is Water Square, which
features the Albert George Shopping and Historical Centre, a market
full of little craft stalls that dates from 1895. Also of interest
is the former residence of John Tharp, notorious slave-owner, and
the town house of rich plantation owner Edward Barrett. St Peter's
Anglican Church, dating from 1795, and the William Knibb Memorial
Church (a chapel built in memory of Jamaica's enthusiastic Baptist
abolitionist) are also worth a look. Also in the area of Falmouth
are a crocodile farm and the Greenwood Great House, once owned by
the family of well-known poet, Elizabeth Barret Browning.
Information & Facts
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.