Overview
Jamaica is a country in North America, with its capital at Kingston.
Key facts
| Country | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Currency | JMD |
About the country
Jamaica is a country in North America.
The capital city is Kingston.
Practical information
The currency is the JMD (Dollar).
The main language spoken is English.
Traffic drives on the left.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Jamaica by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Jamaica
Among the places worth a look in Jamaica are Spanish Town, Kingston, Half Way Tree, Portmore, New Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, May Pen, Mandeville and Savanna-la-Mar — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Jamaica usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Jamaica
Hotels are booked on Booking.com (a third party, off this page). You book and pay them directly — Head Your Way is not the seller.
Getting around Jamaica
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.