A stone monument on the Palisadoes near to Port Royal records that the first coconut tree was planted March 4, 1869 by John Norton Esquire Superintendent of the General Penitentiary”. Within 20 years 20,000 trees had been planted and flourished for a while, an ambitious project aimed at covering the Palisadoes in Coconut trees. Eventually disease destroyed them leaving only the stone monument.
Black River Safari |
Black River Safari
Let us show you some of Jamaica’s most outstanding natural beauty when you join us on the exciting Black River Safari Tour. Your air-conditioned bus takes you along the beautiful and largely undeveloped South Coast past quaint fishing villages and small towns. En route, your knowledgeable Tour Guide will highlight all the points of interest. On arrival at Black River, board your boat for an exciting nature expedition along Jamaica’s longest river. The basic tour takes you six miles up the river and return, during which a running commentary is given by your captain/ tour guide on both the ecology and a little history of the area. Over 100 species of birds have been recorded in the Black River morass and many are seen during your trip. The endangered American Crocodile inhabits the area and sightings are very frequent. A traditional Jamaican lunch is served at Luana. Visit the Orchid house where a wide variety of beautiful plants are shown off, from seedling to plant and from plant to bloom. Then it’s on to YS Falls - said by name to be the most beautiful in Jamaica. You can swim and play in the cool, refreshing waters or just relax at the Falls edge. Black River Gallery Click Here to Contact Us and Reserve this tour now. |