Introducing Blue Mountains
Deriving their name from the azure haze that settles lazily around their peaks, this 45km-long mountain range looms high above the eastern parishes of St Andrew, St Thomas, Portland and St Mary. The Blue Mountains were formed during the Cretaceous Period (somewhere between 144 and 65 million years ago) and are the island’s oldest feature. Highest of the highlights, Blue Mountain Peak reaches 2256m above sea level, and no visit to the area should neglect a predawn hike to its summit for a sunrise view.
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Unsurprisingly, the Blue Mountains’ largely unspoiled character owes much to the difficulty in navigating around the area. Roads are narrow and – as often as not – dirt tracks that are utterly impossible to pass without 4WD, especially after heavy rains. If you are spending time in the area, contacting a tour guide or making arrangements with your hotel are highly advisable.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: a couple of quastions about jamaica
by MikeyMike 11 March 2011
August is VERY HOT and it will be the middle of hurricane season. Nice places to visit are Negril (party area, nice beach) Port Antonio…
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RE: 5 days Jamaica South Coast & Blue Mountain Peak
by MikeyMike 14 October 2010
Nice trip. Good thing you had a GPS, because people have been lost up there in the Blue Mountains !! What was the cost of staying at Jah…
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RE: What is the best way to see the Blue Mountains?
by ackeepod 27 January 2010
I have a driver in Kingston who is from Gordon Town .. and runs taxi service in the Papine to Gordon Town area. Call him and negotiate…
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