Quick Summary: Offering some of the best beaches in the world, Montego Bay, Jamaica also boasts of the some of the friendliest people, thrilling adventures, and picturesque views. The best time to visit, weather-wise, is between mid-November and early December if visitors plan on spending time at the beach, but the good weather can last well into April. The rest of the year can be temperamental and have heavy rainstorms or hurricanes, making it more suitable for visitors who want to visit the many lush rainforests on the island. The island is a great combination of lazy relaxation and thrilling adventure, offering everything from snorkeling and sunbathing to ziplining.


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1. Dead End Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Dead End Beach | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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2. Fort Montego ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Fort Montego | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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3. Greenwood Great House

Greenwood Great House | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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4. Animal Farm

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Animal Farm | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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5. Barnett Plantation Tour

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Barnett Plantation Tour | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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6. Chukka Caribbean Adventures

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Chukka Caribbean Adventures | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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7. Crafts Market

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Crafts Market | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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8. Croydon in the Mountain

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Croydon in the Mountain | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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9. Dive for Fun Watersports

Dive for Fun Watersports | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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10. Doctor's Cave Bathing Club

Doctor's Cave Bathing Club | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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11. Island Routes Adventure Tours

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Island Routes Adventure Tours | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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12. Jamaica Food Tours

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Jamaica Food Tours | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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13. Martha Brae River

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Martha Brae River | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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14. Real Tours Jamaica

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Real Tours Jamaica | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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15. Reggae Tours

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Reggae Tours | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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16. Rose Hall

Rose Hall | Things to Do in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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