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Falmouth
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Falmouth is located in Trelawny Parish, 15 miles away from Cockpit Country, Jamaica's uninhabitable rainforest with a biological diversity that's unparalleled on the entire island.
Historically speaking, the town gained importance in the late 18th century, a period when Jamaica was the world's leading sugar producer. From the port to great houses to cane fields, the whole area was dedicated to serving trade — including that of slaves — which was making Falmouth one of the busiest places in the region. This period, which began its decline with the abolition of slavery, is preserved in spectacular fretwork buildings built in Jamaican Georgian style, which still dominate the townscape today.
Nowadays, Falmouth was given another chance to shine thanks to the redevelopment of the cruise port, completed in 2011 — and the city's rich past and geographical location make it well worth disembarking cruise ships, to immerse ourselves in its eventful history and admire its unique natural environment.
Historically speaking, the town gained importance in the late 18th century, a period when Jamaica was the world's leading sugar producer. From the port to great houses to cane fields, the whole area was dedicated to serving trade — including that of slaves — which was making Falmouth one of the busiest places in the region. This period, which began its decline with the abolition of slavery, is preserved in spectacular fretwork buildings built in Jamaican Georgian style, which still dominate the townscape today.
Nowadays, Falmouth was given another chance to shine thanks to the redevelopment of the cruise port, completed in 2011 — and the city's rich past and geographical location make it well worth disembarking cruise ships, to immerse ourselves in its eventful history and admire its unique natural environment.