Jamaica’s jerk cooking brings together Spanish and African influences, using spice dry rubs and marinades combined with slow grilling to create savory results.

Much of Jamaica’s local seafood is harvested by artisanal fishermen working from small traditional skiffs, with catches landed each day.

In addition to popular Seven Mile Beach, Negril’s western coastline is flanked by limestone cliffs that offer dramatic sea and sunset views, especially near the lighthouse.

The green slopes of the Nassau Mountains dominate the rural landscape of St. Elizabeth Parish. From these slopes flow the Black River, Jamaica’s longest.

From its Jamaican roots, reggae music has gained international popularity. Here Damian Marley performs at the Rototom Sunsplash Reggae Festival in Spain.