Coming from a perspective of a person who has lived in multiple areas of Jamaica (including Kingston), I would not walk in a (for lack of a better word) "rural" area without a backup Jamaican friend or sufficient enough "power" (personal ability or multiple numbers of tourist friends) to fend off a surprise attack or unwanted harassment.


The time to be vigilant is always before you need to act on a surprise encounter. 99% of the time you are safe and in no danger but the 1% of the time when you let your guard down or act irresponsibly that is when you could ruin an otherwise fabulous vacation experience.

Peace and Guidance