About the Parish of Trelawny - Falmouth
Population 73,066
Birthplace to one of the fastest men on earth, Usain Bolt, Trelawny is a
rustic paradise of rivers, mountains, plains and wetlands. Most of the
parish has
limestone features of sinkholes, caves and underground
passages. Known for its sugar and rum trade in the pre-Emancipation
period, Trelawny had the
most sugar estates in the island. Today it is
known for its modern cruise ship pier located in the capital, Falmouth.
The pier is the largest in the region
and is capable of hosting
superliners which can carry over 5,000 passengers. Visitors to the
parish can participate in an interactive cultural journey by
visiting
the Outameni Experience which provides patrons a true to life trip back
to old Jamaica: from the Taino inhabitants, through Spanish and British
rule, to the island as we know it today. Outameni offers a unique blend
of music, art, dance, film and drama that capture the culture of the
Jamaican
people.
Trelawny Attractions:
- Rafting on the Martha Brae
- Cudjoe underground caverns and the Quashie Caves
- Clarkes Town and Stuart Town
- Free Villages established after Emancipation such as Granville, Kettering, Time and Patience
- William Knibb Baptist Church and St. Peter’s Anglican Church