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Windsor to Troy Hiking Trail
Windsor - October 30th, 2009Built by the British Army during the Maroon Wars in the 1700s, this trail is one of the most interesting and formidable hikes in Western Jamaica. One of the [...]
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 [...]
Appleton Rum Tour
Tours - October 29th, 2009Over 250 years old, the legendary Appleton Estate in Nassau Valley is the oldest rum producer in the English-speaking Caribbean and one of the most popular tours in Jamaica. [...]
Flagstaff Heritage Tour & Trails
Trails - October 29th, 2009The sheltered isolation, natural wealth and biological multiplicity of the Cockpit Country have been instrumental to the survival of the Maroons. Guided tours through the area honour this past [...]
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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
Garfield Williams
October 30th, 2009Ceramic potter Garfield Williams studied at West Humber Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Canada, before returning to Jamaica in early 2000. Originally from Balaclava, St. Elizabeth, Williams began making drawings and [...]
Faces of the Cockpit Country
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