Port Antonio
Jamaica · Portland Parish
Port Antonio is the capital of the parish of Portland on the northeastern coast of Jamaica, about 100 km from Kingston. It had a population of 12,285 in 1982 and 13,246 in 1991. It is the island's third largest port, famous as a shipping point for bananas and coconuts, as well as one of its most important tourist attractions, tourism being a major contributor to the town's economy.
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Things to do in Port Antonio
- Rio Grande Bamboo Rafting Tour from Port Antonio · 4 h · from $187.50 · 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Exotic Portland Adventure · 14 h · from $220 · 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Blue Mountains Peak Hike · 12 h · from $260 · 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Blue Mountain Coffee and Sightseeing Tour · 6 h · from $325 · 4.2/5 (11 reviews)
- ATV Outback Adventure Tour from Port Antonio · 5 h · from $256.42
- Rio Grande Bamboo Rafting Tour from Port Antonio · 2 h 30 min · from $300 · 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
All experiences in Port Antonio
Weather by month in Port Antonio
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.2°C | 21.4°C | 35 mm |
| Feb | 27.9°C | 22.9°C | 18 mm |
| Mar | 28.3°C | 22.9°C | 27 mm |
| Apr | 29.1°C | 24.1°C | 40 mm |
| May | 29.2°C | 25.2°C | 117 mm |
| Jun | 29.4°C | 25.6°C | 101 mm |
| Jul | 29.7°C | 26.4°C | 75 mm |
| Aug | 29.9°C | 26.5°C | 111 mm |
| Sep | 30.8°C | 26.5°C | 131 mm |
| Oct | 30°C | 26°C | 180 mm |
| Nov | 29.6°C | 25.1°C | 94 mm |
| Dec | 28.8°C | 22.3°C | 51 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Portland Parish
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 18.18° N, 76.45° W
Near Port Antonio
- Kingston · 42 km away
- Boscobel · 60 km away
- Ocho Rios · 73 km away
- Runaway Bay · 97 km away
- Trelawny · 124 km away
- Falmouth · 132 km away
More of Jamaica
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Where to stay
Magical Port Antonio Close to Blue Lagoon Frenchman's Cove
10/10 · 5 reviews
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10/10 · 2 reviews
Spicy Hill Villa
9.8/10 · 15 reviews
Tim Pappies Nature Lodge - Alex's Place
9.7/10 · 39 reviews
Polish Princess Guest House
9.5/10 · 128 reviews
Tim Pappies Nature Lodge - Kai's Place
9.4/10 · 44 reviews
The Trident Hotel
9.4/10 · 24 reviews
LF Jungle Retreat
9.3/10 · 60 reviews
Geejam
9.2/10 · 122 reviews
Mesmerize Guest House
9.2/10 · 75 reviews