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Treasure Beach

A string of fishing villages on the dry south coast, made for slowing down.

  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Slow travellers
In this guide: The guide

Treasure Beach, our way

Treasure Beach is all about community and pace. Guesthouses are small, the fish is caught that morning and evenings end with the sunset over the water.

Bring a book, take a boat to the Pelican Bar and let a week go by.

Don't miss

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    Community tourism

    Cooking, fishing and farm experiences with locals.

  2. Pelican Bar

    A wooden bar on stilts on a sandbar, reached by boat.

  3. YS Falls

    Tiered waterfalls and rope swings, an easy day trip.

When to go

For Jamaica as a whole: Mid-December to April

When to go to Treasure Beach
  1. January: Our pick
  2. February: Our pick
  3. March: Our pick
  4. April: Our pick
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Quieter
  7. July: Quieter
  8. August: Quieter
  9. September: Quieter
  10. October: Quieter
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Our pick

Entry requirements

See the Jamaica guide for entry notes, official sources and the date we last checked them.

Entry, visa and legal information is general guidance only and may be out of date. Always check the official government source and, if needed, a qualified professional before you travel or book. Read the full disclaimer.

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