Lucea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mayfield Falls featuring rainforest and a river or creek
Experience the historic and new worlds of Jamaica in this old colonial town and agricultural center on the north coast.

Feel the buzz of modern Jamaican life as you wander through the sunny port town of Lucea. On the edge of a bay on the popular north coast, the town features luxury beach resorts alongside colonial homes. Sit on the white sandy beach and look out to an aquamarine sea.

Lucea, the capital of Hanover Parish, is halfway between the holiday town of Negril in the west and Jamaica’s second-largest city, Montego Bay. Find the amenities of luxury holiday accommodation alongside real Caribbean life. Enjoy this country’s natural beauty and its rich history, with many surviving buildings.

The town looks so appealing that it has served as a film set. Constructed around a natural harbour and backed by green hills, Lucea offers gorgeous beaches: the main beach, the public beach and Sunset Cove. Enjoy swimming, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling or diving in the sparkling sea.

The town is a great shopping destination. Pick up unique souvenirs. Visit the Cleveland Stanhope Markets, particularly on Saturdays, to find local riches including seafood, produce and handiworks. Try local Lucea yams, which have smoother texture than other yams.

Established for the sugar trade, Lucea remained a busy port until the 1980s. Lucea’s Hanover Parish Church is one of the country’s oldest, built in the early 1700s. Legend says that the church has a tunnel leading to nearby antique Fort Charlotte on a peninsula jutting into the ocean. The fort is very well preserved as it was never used in combat. Check out the period architecture of the Old Lucea Courthouse.

Lucea’s old jail was turned into the Hanover Museum, with a workhouse on site, which tells Lucea’s story as a banana and sugar port. Drive less than 30 minutes from the town centre to several beautiful local waterfalls: Kempshot Falls, Paradise, Mayfield Falls and Dry Hill. Take a daytrip to Dunn’s River Falls, a famous Jamaican piece of natural beauty. Visit Lucea, for now a hidden gem between other popular Jamaican destinations.

Where to stay in Lucea

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Lances Bay

Lances Bay might not have many top sights, but Headland and Sir Alexander Bustamante Square & Around are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lances Bay
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
The Point, Lucea, Hanover
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,313 reviews)
"This is an amazing property."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
The Point, Lucea, Hanover
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,176 reviews)
"I had a great time."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Blue Paloma Bed & Breakfast
Blue Paloma Bed & Breakfast
3.5 out of 5
East Ave, Lucea, Hanover Parish
The price is ₹10,931 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
₹10,931
₹12,655 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Excellent service and great staff, it’s like a home away from home, environment was clean and tidy, the room was clean, breakfast was excellent and in a communal setting where we were able to interact with other guests. The road leading to the hotel is not the best but once we got there was it was ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2024

Blue Paloma Bed & Breakfast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wabi-Sabi Villa
Wabi-Sabi Villa
5 out of 5
Copperwood Drive, Lucea, Hanover Parish
Stay at this 5-star luxury villa in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Headland and Sir Alexander Bustamante Square ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Experience Tranquility: A Blissful Stay at Wabi
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at Wabi Sabi Villa in Lucea, Jamaica, and it was truly an exceptional experience. This villa offers everything you could ask for in a private retreat, including a stunning private pool and jacuzzi for guests to enjoy. The all-inclusive package with a personal ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2024

Wabi-Sabi Villa
Lawrence Pool House
Lawrence Pool House
3.5 out of 5
232 Bratton Ave, Montego Bay, St. James Parish
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Montego Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Doctor's Cave Beach and Rose Hall Great ...
6.8/10 (52 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing. It was a home away from. Nice and quiet. The Lawrence's were very nice. Will definitely use again. Thank you very much for your generosity."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2024

Lawrence Pool House
Villas Sur Mer
Villas Sur Mer
4 out of 5
West End Road, Negril, Westmoreland
Stay at this 4-star villa in Negril. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (133 reviews)
"Very peaceful and beautiful place the pool and hot tub at night was amazing. Great views… just bring your spray for insect and a fan for the living room no AC in the sitting room only in the rooms.. but everything else look exactly like the pics u see on line.. 10/10"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2024

Villas Sur Mer
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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