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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapA port where Georgian history and cultural heritage remain visible

Falmouth

Falmouth · Jamaica · View on map

A historic port town on Jamaica's north coast, known for Georgian architecture and historic 18th-century buildings. It is a gateway to natural and beach attractions, including the Luminous Lagoon.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Falmouth · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 10,000 (a small historic port town)
Population
A tropical climate. Warm year-round, with the rainy season and possible hurricanes from summer through autumn.
Climate
English (Jamaican Patois is also spoken)
Language
Jamaican dollar (JMD). US dollars are also accepted.
Currency
December to April (dry season with stable weather)
Best time to visit
Local food
Jerk chickenackee and saltfishpattiesrum
Sights
Georgian-style historic district (Courthouse and St. Peter's Church)Luminous Lagoon (bioluminescent plankton)Dunn's River Falls and other natural sights nearbyNearby beach resorts
Monthly average high / low temperatures
30°
22°Jan
30°
22°Feb
31°
22°Mar
32°
23°Apr
32°
24°May
33°
24°Jun
34°
25°Jul
34°
25°Aug
33°
24°Sep
33°
24°Oct
32°
24°Nov
31°
23°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MONTEGO BAY/SANGSTE · about 27.4 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)150 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

JMD 40.00
Water 500 ml
JMD 920.00
Coffee
JMD 2,226.00
Inexpensive meal
JMD 600.00
Local beer
JMD 730.00
Burger (Cheeseburger)

Prices from nearby Montego Bay (about 28 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

MBJ
Sangster International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 27 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

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