Introducing Port Royal
Once the pirate capital of the Caribbean – and for more than 200 years the hub of British naval power in the West Indies – Port Royal today is a dilapidated, ramshackle place of tropical lassitude, replete with important historical buildings collapsing to dust. Today’s funky fishing hamlet gives little hint of the town’s former flamboyant glory.
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The Port Royal Development Projecthas long touted the tourism potential of Port Royal as a possible marine archaeological attraction, with much lip service given to plans for a 32-hectare theme park, cruise-ship pier, entertainment center and arcade, Jamaica music museum, and heritage reenactments including townsfolk in period costumes. However, the massive project shows no signs of getting off the ground.
Visitors can wander the dusty grounds of Fort Charles, St Peter’s Church and the naval cemetery. Most tourist sites are open from 9am to 4pm weekdays and 10am to 5pm weekends.
Last updated: Oct 20, 2009
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