
Port Antonio Travel Guide
Jamaica
Port Antonio is a small town on Jamaica’s northeast coast, with a population of around 14,400. It is the capital of Portland Parish and a base for exploring the surrounding coastal area and countryside.
Travellers arriving by air can use Ken Jones Airport (POT), which serves Port Antonio. The nearby coastline includes Winifred Beach, 17.2 kilometres from the town, making it a straightforward beach trip from Port Antonio.
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Pays in JMD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 119
Dial code +1876
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Jamaica for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Port Antonio
Jan
28°22Feb
28°21Mar
29°20Apr
29°24May
31°19Jun
31°20Jul
32°19Aug
32°15Sep
32°16Oct
31°26Nov
29°24Dec
28°25Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Port Antonio
Winifred Beach
17.2 km away
Gunboat Beach
37 km away
Things to do in Port Antonio
Rio Grande (Jamaica)
historic site
2 km
Hope Bay CoC
religious organization
3.6 km
Getting there
Ken Jones Airport · 0 km
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