The island of Jamaica in the Caribbean
Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, noted for its vegetation and its always blue water beaches. In Jamaica you can enjoy canoeing, rafting, riding horses or enjoying the beaches. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1494 and belonged to Spain until 1655, when it passed to England until 1962, when it gained independence.
Historically the island was planted with sugar and rum production facilities, and is recognized as a territory in which they were privateers, pirates and buccaneers. In ancient times gave refuge to many fugitives, thus earning the label of the most depraved of all the earth. The vast majority of its population is of African descent, but there are also people of European descent, Chinese, Indians and Arabs.
Her physical beauty and diversity of vegetation and habitats are the most important attractive and captivate visitors from around the world. The stay in the Caribbean island can include horseback riding, canoeing, rafting, or ballooning, underwater fishing, motorcycle in the mountains, or relax in a hammock.
Jamaica enjoys a warm tropical climate with an average temperature throughout the year, making it one of the best travel destinations for when you are living in the wintertime. Storms in Jamaica are virtually nonexistent, but weather patterns can change quickly, especially during hurricane season. While the temperatures along the coast just fluctuate, mountainous areas in the interior of the island are a little cooler.