Jamaica Languages - Travel Advice

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Visa Requirements

Jamaica encourages tourism and does not require visas for vacationers from many countries..

Travel Health

Jamaica is relatively safe as a tourist destination. It is free from endemic diseases..

Local Currency

Jamaica's currency is the Jamaican dollar (J$) and at the time of writing, 1 US dollar..

Weather

The climate of Jamaica is maritime tropical and offers pleasant temperatures year round...

Local Customs

Jamaican culture is both ecclectic and unique. It retains elements of the island's..

Languages

The official language of Jamaica is English, however, first time visitors may be..

Transport Options

There are two international airports in Jamaica, but most visitors will fly into Donald..

Travel Tips

Although the solicitation and use of marijuana is common in Jamaica, visitors should be..

Local Food

There are several notable varieties of Jamaican food, foremost amongst these is the..

Local Timezones

The island of Jamaica is in the same time zone as the Eastern United States, which is..

Dutyfree Limits

There are over a hundred Duty Free shops across Jamaica and visitors can find bargains on..

Languages

The official language of Jamaica is English, however, first time visitors may be surprised to discover that the mother-tongue of most Jamaican people is not English. Instead, Jamaicans speak a highly unique patois referred to as Creole, which is primarily made up of English and African languages, but also of Spanish words and phrases as well as idioms from numerous other languages.

Telecommunications services in Jamaica are reliable and mobile roaming is available. The island has relatively good coverage, but visitors should check with their phone service providers for the availability of roaming in Jamaica.

The international code for dialing into Jamaica is +876.

When dialling out of Jamaica, use the international access code which is +00 followed by the country code of the nation you are phoning (e.g. +00 1 for the US).

Internet cafes are relatively common in Kingston and Montego Bay and offer fast connections at reasonble prices. Many hotels also provide wireless as well as wired access for guests, although inquires should be made while booking.

Jamaica Post is the national postal service with branches across the island. Post offices offer a full range of services including international and express delivery.