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Boston Beach (Port Antonio).

Boston Beach, located just east of Port Antonio, is the rare Jamaican strip where beach culture and food history directly collide. It is widely celebrated as the birthplace of jerk seasoning, with the famous Boston Jerk Centre sitting steps from the sand, allowing visitors to pair fiery jerk pork with a day by the ocean. Beyond the food, this is one of the few spots on the island with a reliable surf break, drawing wave-riders to its cream-colored shores. While the waters can get too rough for small children, the beach is well-equipped for day trips, offering board rentals, instructors, lifeguards, and changing facilities. Hemmed in by dramatic rocky bluffs, it offers a lively, deeply local alternative to Jamaica’s more sanitized resort beaches.

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Fairy Hill
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5J5V+GH3, Fairy Hill, Jamaica
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Fairy Hill
18.159°N · -76.356°W
18.1588°N-76.3561°WFairy Hill
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