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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Jamaica
- Port Antonio
- Rio Grande
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande has been used since 1911 as a means of
transporting goods by bamboo rafts, particularly by banana farmers
in the Rio Grande Valley who floated bunches of bananas on rafts to
the end of the river at St Margaret's Bay. Today, bamboo rafting
trips are a major tourist attraction, offering an experience that
showcases the natural beauty that the Portland area has to offer.
Trips last between two and three hours, and the 30-foot (9m) rafts
can carry two passengers and are steered by skilled raftsmen who
also act as guides. Rafts can be boarded at Berrydale or Grant's
Level and end at the mouth of the Rio Grande at St Margaret's
Bay.
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.