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- The Blue and John Crow Mountains are a remote mountainous region known for its biodiversity and relevance to the history of Jamaican Maroons. The region provided refuge to escaped indigenous slaves, the traces of which can be seen at Maroon archaeological sites such as hiding places and a network of trails.
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1356. Region. Americas. The Blue Mountains are the longest mountain range in Jamaica. They include the island's highest point, Blue Mountain Peak, at 2256 m (7402 ft). [1] From the summit, accessible via a walking track, both the north and south coasts of the island can be seen.
In 2015 the Blue and John Crow mountains were collectively designated a mixed (cultural and natural) UNESCO World Heritage site. They were cited for their biodiversity and for their role in Jamaica’s history as a place of shelter and settlement for escaping Taino enslaved people and Maroons (enslaved Africans who fled captivity and formed ...
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Oct 19, 2018 · The Blue Mountains in Jamaica is considered both a hiker’s and a camper’s paradise because of it’s’ exceptionally magnificent scenery and tons of fun-filled activities available. It is the longest mountain range located on the Eastern side of Jamaica, whose summit; Blue Mountain Peak, forms the highest point on the island at 7402 feet ...
May 23, 2019 · This commanding mountain range spans four parishes in the eastern end of the island and was recognized as Jamaica’s first UNESCO world heritage site in 2015. The Blue Mountains are an ecotourist’s paradise with an abundance of conifers, ferns, bromeliads and endemic birds not seen in most other parts of the country.
May 25, 2020 · The Blue and John Crow Mountains site encompasses a rugged and extensively forested mountainous region in the south-east of Jamaica, which provided refuge first for the indigenous Tainos fleeing slavery and then for Maroons (former enslaved peoples).
The Blue and John Crow Mountains are a remote mountainous region known for its biodiversity and relevance to the history of Jamaican Maroons. The region provided refuge to escaped indigenous slaves, the traces of which can be seen at Maroon archaeological sites such as hiding places and a network of trails.
Blue Mountains. Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point in Jamaica at 2,255.8metres (7402 feet). The Blue Mountains are the site of Jamaica's first National Park. The range covers three parishes: St. Andrew, St. Thomas and Portland.
