About Montego Bay
Montego Bay, commonly referred to as MoBay, is the second largest city in the island nation Jamaica. It has a population of 428,000 people (2018). Montego Bay is the capital of St. James Parish, one of the 14 parishes of Jamaica. It is a popular spring break destination.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Symbol: $
Language
English
Also: Jamaican Patois
Phone Code
+1876
International dialing code for Jamaica
Driving
Drive on the left
Standard for Jamaica
Region
Americas
Caribbean
How to Get to Montego Bay
Transportation options and arrival information
Montego Freeport, built in the 1960s on what was called the Bogue Islands, is the port of Montego Bay. The Montego Freeport terminal consists of five primary berths two of which are dedicated exclusively for cruise shipping. There is a telecommunications centre for cruise passengers (and crew), snack and refreshment stand.
Getting Around Montego Bay
Local transportation and navigation tips
Gloucester Avenue-which is lined with tourist hotels, shops, and restaurants-has sidewalks on both sides and is best visited on foot. Aside from this road, walking may be considerably less safe.
Safety in Montego Bay
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.99)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
While Montego Bay is a relatively safe city, normal precautions should be observed. Stay in groups, and stick to tourist areas. The rural areas are especially dangerous.
Things to See in Montego Bay
1 landmarks and points of interest
Catherine Hall Sports Complex
Sports stadium Montego Bay, Jamaica
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