City:
Cousin's Cove
History
Cousin's Cove, a small inlet along the Hanover coastline, is unknown to most tourists, but is as important to Jamaican heritage as it is beautiful. In the mid-17th century, as part of the Cromwellian system of land grants for military service, John Samuels acquired a parcel that included the pristine, secluded cove. Samuels, who arrived in the West Indies after fleeing the law in England, named the cove in honour of his cousin, Frances, whom he married. Recent investigations by the University of the West Indies Archaeology Department revealed a burial ground and some cave paintings by the Tainos, the pre-Colombian indigenous people of Jamaica.
Don't Miss
Pack a lunch, wear sensible shoes and go hiking in the small wooded hills behind the cove. If you make a day of it, the whole experience of getting there will be a delightful addition to a true Jamaican adventure.
Say Hello To:
Ask around for the "Black Shop" run by Byron. Behind his shop is a fisherman's beach where many residents sit and idle away the day after the early morning catch comes in.
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Admission
Children: 5-14 years; under 5 years are free