Lucea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mayfield Falls showing rainforest and a river or creek
Lucea
Lucea
Lucea showing tranquil scenes and a house
Lucea showing forest scenes and tropical scenes
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 NegrilOpens in a new window in the west and Jamaica’s second-largest city, Montego BayOpens in a new window. 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 FallsOpens in a new window 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
The price is NZ$528 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$528
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,336 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the smiling faces of the staff. They were extremely accommodating in every aspect, and very respectful. The property itself is extremely well kept! Everywhere we went, there was some form of cleaning taking place (landscaping, sanitizing, and painting ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 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 WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,169 reviews)
"Everyone were amazing . Big shout out to junior the bartender at the pool , Theron , Richard & Kerry Ann, they made my trip amazing felt like family .."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 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 NZ$256 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"Andrea & her staff go above and beyond to make sure you get the right blend of personal attention and space to enjoy your visit. The gated property is impeccably clean. The breakfast is top tier. Sun bathe by the pristine pool or lounge in the hammocks under the shady coconut trees. It’s a very short ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov. 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.