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Cockpit Country Interpretive Centre
Attractions - October 31st, 2009The Interpretive Centre was constructed under an agreement between the Forestry Department and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a US-based non-profit organization operating in Jamaica for the past 17 years. [...]
Quashie’s River Cave
Caves - October 31st, 2009One of the most impressive and beautiful caves in the Cockpit Country, Quashie’s River Cave offers underground waterfalls and pools, incredible stalactites and stalagmites, and rare geological formations. Its [...]
Rat Bat Hole Cave
Caves - October 31st, 2009Also known as Bristol Cave, the Rat Bat Hole Cave follows river passages carrying Quashie’s River water and is well-known for its bat roosts and guano extraction.
Light House View Point
Trails - October 31st, 2009Located at Wilson’s Run, Light House View Point is rock projection whose vantage point offers a stunning, panoramic view of the Cockpit Country.
Carambie Cave
Caves - October 31st, 2009Carambie is a white limestone cave believed to have been used by the native Tainos. It is currently home to a wide array of bat species, and features historical [...]
Printed Circuit Cave
Caves - October 31st, 2009Located on the southeast section of Mouth River Sink, the Printed Circuit Cave’s ten entrances give access to a two mile long complex of dry and active passageways bounded on [...]
Lacovia Tombstones
Attractions - October 31st, 2009The twin tombs in the village of Lacovia are believed to contain the bodies of two young men killed in a local duel in 1738. Only one of the [...]
YS Falls
Attractions - October 31st, 2009Nestled in the hills of St. Elizabeth, YS Falls is regarded as one of the island’s best and most beautiful waterfalls. It consists of seven tiers of cascading waterfalls [...]
Martha Brae Rafting Station
Attractions - October 30th, 2009The most developed bamboo rafting attraction in western Jamaica offers a three-mile (five kilometer) ride on small bamboo rafts. It provides a romantic and picturesque journey down the scenic [...]
Black River Safari Boat Tour
Tours - October 30th, 2009Black River is a popular destination for numerous boat tours on Jamaica’s largest navigable river whose moss-lined bottom makes the clear water appear to be ink black. The boat [...]
Two Hill Falls & Park
Bunkers Hill - October 30th, 2009Located in Bunkers Hill, Two Hill Falls & Park is a wonderful reflection of some of Jamaica’s finest natural landscapes. The community of Bunkers Hill, situated in northern Trelawny, [...]
Burnt Hill Road Hiking Trail
Trails - October 30th, 2009Burnt Hill Road is a relaxing and leisurely trail for all ages to view and enjoy the natural beauty, wildlife, and unique geological formations of the Cockpit Country. It [...]
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Areas of Interest
The Cockpit Country is made up of several distinct communities, each of which offers a unique window onto Jamaican culture. Some of the main regions include, Accompong, Flagstaff, Windsor, Wait-A-Bit/Litchfield, and Sherwood Content. Many of these centers are located close to the Cockpit interior, while others can be reached via a 2-3 hour drive.
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Meet The Artist
Floyd Palmer
December 14th, 2009Wood carver Floyd Palmer of Marron Town, St. James, credits his influences to the lizards, owls and frogs he’d catch and release as a child. His work clearly reflects the [...]
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