Going to be in Negril in February for a week then a week Port Antonio. Thinking of a day trip to Kingston looking for information, pro's and con's. Is it safe . Your thoughts?
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Going to be in Negril in February for a week then a week Port Antonio. Thinking of a day trip to Kingston looking for information, pro's and con's. Is it safe . Your thoughts?
Where are you staying in Port Antonio?
We're doing the same trip but not for a couple years
We are staying at Great Huts
We did a day trip day trip to Kingston last February. It was a long day, leaving Negril about 6am and returning about 8pm. It was worth it. Never felt threatened or unsafe, but then again we didn't go running through Tivoli Gardens either. We went to Trenchtown, the National Stadium and out to Port Royal. The highlight of the trip was the Bob Marley House on Hope Road. If you are a fan at all it is a must. Wouldn't do it every trip, but I'm damned glad we did it.
It certainly wont be as long of a trip from PA as it was from negril from M&M. I would hazard a guess, that if you left for Kingston from the huts by 7am , you'd be there by 10am latest. Probably could get there by 9-930 with no traffic or stops.
So plan for 2-3 hours each way.
What about safety
No idea. Never been, but I asked a local about the trip time when I was in PA.Quote:
Originally Posted by takinitslow
We did it ..with De Music Buzz (out of Negril)
By far one of the best times ..We've had in Ja.
Safety ...Not an issue
Check them out ...You can't go wrong -long day -yes
A day trip to Kingston can be wonderfully educational...it's a side of Jamaica that most visitors never see. We've taken friends that have loved it and some that were very intimidated by a large city.
You can visit Devon House (the grounds are absolutely beautiful), Bob Marley Museum and Port Royal (have lunch at Gloria's)...this would all make for a nice trip there. Note. De Music Buzz is no longer running tours.
As far as safety...we're there almost every month for a couple of days at a time. I would say that it's like any large city...you need to stay out of areas that are not recommended...Jamaicans are also very good at stopping you from wandering around areas you shouldn't.
Have fun!
Kingston is cool and has kinda a big city feel to it.....New Kingston is really nice......Port Royal is out past the Kingston Airport
most people don't know it......but you can take a route taxi to the Sav Bus Park and then get a direct Bus/Van to Kingston for $900J's one way....$500J's for kids
leaves Sav bus park around 11AM and dem make one stop at a gas station half way to Kingston.......takes about 4 1/2 hours......
only meant for the well traveled traveler......most would like the comfort of the Knutsford Express Bus instead but dat around $3,000J's one way
Cool Runnings, Marko