Falmouth
Falmouth is the capital city of the parish of Trelawny in Jamaica. It's a busy cruise-ship port that lies between Ocho Rios and Montego Bay on the island’s north shore. The city is characterized by its Georgian architecture, concentrated in the Falmouth Historic District. To the south, the 18th-century Good Hope Estate was originally a sugar plantation. East, near Ocho Rios, Dunn’s River Falls cascades over limestone rocks.
- Weather: Usually humid, sunny and less windy
- Parish: Trelawny Parish
- Founder: Thomas Reid
- Named for: Falmouth, Cornwall, England
- Founded: 1769
| Languages spoken | English |
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| Currency Accepted | US Dollars & Jamaican Dollars |
Culture and history info
The city is characterized by its Georgian architecture, concentrated in the Falmouth Historic District. To the south, the 18th-century Good Hope Estate was originally a sugar plantation.
Chukka Adventure Tours
Good Hope, Falmouth, Trelawny, JamaicaAt Chukka Good Hope Adventure Park, you can play with your family and friends but never get tired. This Nature Adventure Park, boasts activities for everyone.
Luminous Lagoon
Falmouth, Trelawny, JamaicaThis place is MAGICAL!!! Glistening Waters is a glowing lagoon on the north coast of Jamaica. This marvel is only found in 4 places in the world. Experience it!
Hotels in Falmouth
Falmouth, Trelawny, JamaicaFalmouth has maintained a long and distinguished reputation as a center for commerce, both in the formal and informal sectors. The town of Falmouth certainly contains the largest collection of Georgian style buildings in the country. Some estimates, however, claim this collection is also the largest in the West Indies!