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Established in 1817, this historic estate is a working plantation that produces some of Jamaica’s most famous coffee and tropical fruit. The sprawling property is located outside of Ocho Rios, in the forested hilly interior behind Port Maria. It’s well worth a day trip to experience bygone Jamaican life in a colonial plantation setting.
Travelers who explore the 2,000-acre (809-hectare) Brimmer Hall Plantation during a 1-hour tour in a tractor-drawn jitney will learn how the sugar cane, coffee, and tropical fruits are harvested. Brimmer Hall boasts lavish antique furnishings. After the tour, visitors can swim in the pool, enjoy a Jamaican lunch, and shop in the boutique for ceramics, rum, art, handcrafts, rum, and cigars.
Brimmer Hall Plantation is about 21 miles (34 kilometers) east of Ocho Rios, in the hills near Bailey’s Vale. The estate is easily accessible by taxi. Parking is available.
The plantation is open weekdays year-round, 9am to 4pm. Come early to avoid the crowds.
Make time to visit the town of Port Maria and investigate its history. The second town the Spaniards colonized, Port Maria was once a vibrant seaport. Several historic structures give glimpses into its former prosperous glory, like the elegant St. Mary Courthouse and the limestone St. Mary Parish Church, both of which overlook the palm-fringed waterfront.