Port Antonio, Jamaica

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Port Antonio is a town on the northeastern coast of Jamaica. It serves as the administrative center for the parish of Portland. The town has a population of 15,000 people (2011 estimate) within a parish with 90,000 inhabitants. Port Antonio is one of the main seaports of Jamaica with most of its exports being agriculture produce such as bananas and coconuts.

Guide to Port Antonio Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Port Antonio that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Port Antonio, Jamaica
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More on Port Antonio

Port Antonio was founded in the 1880s when banana plantations were started in the area. The town received a tremendous boost when it was featured in a number of Hollywood movies. The town received much publicity when actor Errol Flynn ran aground on his yacht, the USS Zaca. Flynn grew so attached to the area that he bought a private island and a hotel in the area, bringing a string of celebrities to the area.

Visiting Port Antonio

The most practical way to visit Port Antonio is to self-drive from Kingston or Montego Bay.

Places of Interest in Port Antonio

Blue Lagoon
A landlocked cover with dark blue waters, due to its depth of some 200 ft.

Blue Lagoon, Jamaica
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