Hidden Gem: Croydon in the Mountains

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Sitting at the base of the Cockpit Mountains near the town of Catadupa you will find Croydon in the Mountains, a 132 acre plantation historically notable as the original home of Sam Sharpe a National Hero of Jamaica.
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Croydon is a horticulturalists dream with a wide variety of plants found only in Jamaica but also many varieties from the 4 corners of the world. One example is the 18 varieties of pineapple grown there. Visitors are treated to a guided tour of the plantation as well as a Heritage Tour leading the visitor from the days of slavery and Sam Sharpe on through Nanny of the Maroons, Bob Marley and Michael Manley plus many more.
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Sam Sharp Statue

A guided tour also includes a Jamaican lunch and a wide variety of fruits to sample. You can even pick them from the trees yourself. You can find out more by going to Face book “Jamaica Marquee Tour” or to www.jamaicamarqueetour.com (which is currently under construction). To find out more you can call the Management at: Adrian Bayley-Hay 299-9299. Guided tours are available from Montego Bay Freeport or a pick-up from your hotel in Montego Bay.
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Sam Sharp preaching to a Maroon Warrior Decendant

I have been to a lot of beautiful and peaceful places in Jamaica but Croydon in the Mountains ranks among my favorite places to visit.

Peace and Guidance

Nice.....Lovely plantation.

A full day from Negril but only a half day from Mobay. Hope more visitors get out to see the country parts.

See you on the 28th of Dec at your place

Cap

Thank you for the info and link..As a student of horticulture I must go visit this place.... Hope all is well with you Bill in accompong..hope to visit you next year...

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Thank you for the info and link..As a student of horticulture I must go visit this place.... Hope all is well with you Bill in accompong..hope to visit you next year...

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Have you visited Shaw Park Botanical Gardens in Ochi?

I have enjoyed reading your posts. A question for you: Is the road to Accompong a difficult drive? I have thought about a trip there when we visit next month. I have read about the history and thought it might be an interesting trip.

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Originally Posted by FATRAT

I have enjoyed reading your posts. A question for you: Is the road to Accompong a difficult drive? I have thought about a trip there when we visit next month. I have read about the history and thought it might be an interesting trip.

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FatRat,

I don't think the road is all that bad compared to many I have traveled lately in Jamaica. You only have the road from Retirement to Whitehall to navigate over some rutted roads but the road from there up to Accompong Town is quite good. If you decide to come up, ask for Bill Evans or Marshall when you get to town and we will help you see more that what the town tour offers.

Peace and Guidance

Nice! Thanks for posting this...nice photos too.

Thanks much for your reply. I am going to try to work it in.

Fatrat