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- Black River Town
Black River Town
This town in St Elizabeth parish still displays relics of the
days when it was one of the most influential in Jamaica, being a
major producer of black textile dye before the days of synthetic
dyes. Still to be seen along the waterfront are some old wooden
buildings with colonnaded verandas and gingerbread trim; and the
Invercauld Hotel, built in 1889, gives a hint of what the great
houses of the town in its heyday were like. Today, tourists stop
off here mainly to take a boat safari on the Black River itself,
which at 44 miles (71km) is Jamaica's longest river. Peat moss at
the river bottom makes the crystal clear water appear black. The
90-minute boat tours take in the 125-square-mile (324 sq km) area
of wetland known as the Great Morass, which is home to crocodiles
and diverse birdlife. There are five tours a day leaving from the
dock beside the Black River bridge.
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.