{"id":51620,"date":"2016-12-21T10:28:27","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T16:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=51620"},"modified":"2017-10-02T22:38:39","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T03:38:39","slug":"secret-bluefields-jamaica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/secret-bluefields-jamaica\/","title":{"rendered":"6 reasons to visit Bluefields, Jamaica before the tourists rush in"},"content":{"rendered":"

Call it love at first sight. Sometimes you visit a place and you know you\u2019ll come back again and again. Bluefields, Jamaica<\/a> is like that.<\/p>\n

Although it is the oldest settled area of Jamaica, built by the Spanish in the 17th<\/sup> century, there\u2019s a good chance you haven\u2019t heard of it\u2014it’s still one of Jamaica\u2019s best kept secrets. Locals know though, and they love this jewel on the South Coast about 40 minutes from Negril.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Linda Chidester<\/p><\/div>\n

1. Idyllic beaches<\/h3>\n

Back in the day, pirates had their run of the bay. Today though, the glistening waters of Bluefields Beach are a respite for the weary, or those just looking for fun. On the weekends and holidays, you\u2019re likely to find reggae music playing, food cooking and everyone having a good time.<\/p>\n

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2. Quirky-cool beach bars<\/h3>\n

Bluefields is just special. Hop on a boat at Treasure Beach and take a 20-minute ride to the Pelican Bar\u2014a mishmash of pieces of wood and a makeshift hut over the water. It\u2019s the coolest thing ever. You can have a drink and jump right in the water below. Check out the local arts and crafts in the hut, or have your name engraved in one of the wooden benches to let the world know you were there. It doesn\u2019t get much better than this.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Linda Chidester<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Lush rainforests<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s plenty in the area to wow you. Deep in the rain forest with birds of paradise, orchids and much flora and fauna, you\u2019ll discover the YS Falls, seven falls with elaborate walkways and resting points beside them. Swim at the ponds at the bottom of each. You can swing out on a rope and drop right into the water. Feeling adventurous? Try ziplining and take a treetop canopy tour.<\/p>\n

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4. River caverns<\/h3>\n

For more adventure, explore the caverns that run through the Roaring River. Step inside and be amazed. Your eyes may trick you. You\u2019ll swear you see engraved in the walls birds and other animals, even a mermaid. Ignore the bats flying above. Expect to be nervous and in awe at the same time. You can\u2019t dismiss the feeling that you\u2019re being watched. Still hankering for action? Seek out the Black River Safari. Get up close to crocodiles as you wind your way through part of one of Jamaica\u2019s longest rivers. If kayaking, fishing, hiking, paddle boarding or birding is your forte, there\u2019s plenty of that to be had.<\/p>\n

5. Reggae history<\/h3>\n

One thing you don\u2019t want to miss is reggae music legend and famed Rastafarian Peter Tosh\u2019s memorial. The Bluefields native, who played in the Wailers with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, is honored with The Peter Tosh Memorial Gardens in Belmont, which is nearby.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Lunar Sea Inn<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Welcoming inns<\/h3>\n

While Negril<\/a> has plenty of fancy digs, and in Whitehouse there\u2019s the Sandal\u2019s Whitehouse European Village & Spa<\/a>, in Bluefields, you\u2019ll find villa rentals and the lovely Luna Sea Inn<\/a>. This 9-room, seaside boutique inn has an intimate, bohemian vibe. After a major renovation and new ownership, the Inn reopened this year. Mississippi transplant Dr. Linda Chidester\u2019s southern hospitality and charm set the atmosphere. You\u2019ll feel like you have a new BFF. Come ready to eat. Chef Vinton will win you over with his culinary skills\u2014be it conch fritters or filet mignon. Locals hang out at the bar so you\u2019ll get the cultural immersion you\u2019re likely looking for.<\/p>\n

Bluefields isn\u2019t like any other place in Jamaica. The slow pace is comforting. Better get there soon. The secret won\u2019t be a secret for much longer.<\/p>\n

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