| Kingston GuideKingston is the Capital of Jamaica. The towering Blue Mountains form an impressive backdrop to city. This is the largest city in the English speaking Caribbean. Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point in Jamaica at 2,255.8metres (7402 feet). The Blue Mountains are the site of Jamaica’s first proposed National Park. The range covers three parishes: St. Andrew, St. Thomas and Portland. |
| Kingston came into its own with the earthquake of 1962, which devastated Port Royal, and was made the capital of Jamaica in 1872. |