You have possibly browsed a few articles online talking about where Usain Bolt is from.

Get to know the small town of Falmouth with its big reputation by taking a solo tour or a tour with your group of friends.

You may be wondering, what's the big reputation that Falmouth holds beyond being the birthplace of the fastest man in the world? Falmouth is the capital of the parish of Trelawny.

Also, this small, tourist town has unique attractions, historical sites, and experiences to enjoy including the naturally luminescent waters in the world that are a beauty to view at night.

Where to start? Let's start here.

Where to stay in Falmouth

Silver Sands Villas
Just 10 minutes away from Falmouth, a variety of cottages and villas embrace a private beach known as Silver Sands.

For years this mini-community has seen guests return again and again to visit this beautiful bay with a small clubhouse, children’s playground, restaurant, and added draws like turtle hatchings and access to many close-by tours and attractions.

Tel: (876) 954-7807


Things to do in Falmouth

Glistening Waters' nighttime boat trip
Swimming in what’s also known as ‘Luminous Lagoon’ on a starry night, is a surreal experience.

The mixed waters of the sea and Martha Brae river change from warm to cold, and fish seem to glow as they dart past you in the clouds of bioluminescent microorganisms that seem green or blue when disturbed.

Tel: (876) 954-3229 / (876) 617-4625


Beach day at Burwood Beach
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy one of the country’s most beautiful stretches of white sand beach.

This public beach is available for all to use for a minimal entry fee for non-locals and will be kept that way to ensure that tourists as well as locals get to enjoy this natural wonder of Jamaica.


Get to Burwood Beach: Grab a taxi at the Port of Falmouth and ask to be taken to Burwood beach.

In less than 15 minutes you can find yourself enjoying a stunning Jamaican white sand beach.


Rafting on the Martha Brae
Journey for three miles along one of the most famous rivers of the ‘land of wood and water” on a thirty-foot-long bamboo raft.

Drift along with that special someone, and get caught up in the romance, while you hear about the native witch who tricked Spanish Conquistadors and the creation of the Legend of the Martha Brae.

Tel: (876) 940-6398


Falmouth heritage & culinary tour
For the thousands of cruise ship passengers who disembark in Falmouth, this Caribbean stopover is a step back in time, and the Historic Falmouth Walking Tour of the Georgian sleepy town is an experience not to be missed.

Partnered with the Culinary Tour, it truly is a taste of Jamaica you won’t quickly forget.

Tel: (876) 407-2275

Good Hope Estate – Chukka
Take in the view of former plantation life in the 1700s at Good Hope Estate’s Great House.

Sip high tea and experience the modern-day offerings of this stunning property, from playtime for the whole family to experiencing Jamaica’s world-famous Appleton Estate rum.

Tel: (877) 424-8552 / (876) 656-8026