Things to see and do Falmouth

This natural phenomenon resulted in an amusement park style sound and light show, with an on-site restaurant open for dinner. It is the meeting of the fresh, cool water of the Martha Brae River with the warm, salty water of the Caribbean Sea that has given rise to microorganisms called "bioflagellates", an extremely rare phenomenon that has only been observed in 5 other places on the globe. These tiny organisms create a bioluminescence that translates, in simple terms, into bluish glows triggered by any movement. Thus, from the boat launched in the night, we can see beams moving at the bottom of the water: fish. We are surprised to see the boat's wake take on incredible fluorescent hues. A highlight: volunteers can immerse themselves in these sparkling waters to see the contours of their bodies light up as they swim, a truly magical moment to experience at least once in a lifetime. The guided tour also includes a historical review of the town of Falmouth and the lagoon. A lagoon that, just before the arrival of violent cyclones, sees many boats come to anchor there. The reason is that the" luminous lagoon ", protected by a compact mangrove, is the safest cove of the whole north coast when strong winds blow and the sea gets rough, it remains sheltered. We recommend the Falmouth Mystic package which, in addition to the luminous lagoon, offers you a drink and a show of traditional Jamaican dances.

This spot has remained wild and preserves an intact biodiversity, a rare thing on this side of the Jamaican coast, which is overrun by huge tourist resorts . It is composed of a desolate landscape, a lagoon with brackish brown waters (the reason why it was not built), bristling with bare tree trunks. On arriving, a few photographs are necessary. Small stalls offer wooden objects and shells from the nearby reefs, truly local and sincere handicrafts, as well as freshly picked fruits to refresh under the sun.

Built in 1798, this austere building between neoclassical and neo-gothic testifies to the skill of Jamaican craftsmen of the 19th century. High ceilings and black and white marble floors characterize its interior design. It is the first Masonic temple on the island built by the Scottish lodge of Athol Union. From expansion to embellishment, it put the Scottish Lodge in such debt that it had to be sold. The Baptists bought it at auction in 1832 and occupied it until 1950. William Knibb College moved in in 1961 for 14 years.