Bamboo
in Bamboo of Parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
18.392 and -77.264 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 18° 23' 31" and W -77° 15' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - JMD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:56 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Jamaica
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:05 am and 6:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.457 and 105.705 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Waterfall
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Jamaica in Caribbean

Safety Score: 3,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Jamaica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Jamaica. Last Update: 2024-03-27 07:25:38

Delve into Bamboo

Bamboo in Bamboo (Parish of Saint Ann) with it's 4,264 habitants is a city located in Jamaica about 41 mi (or 66 km) north-west of Kingston, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bamboo is now 03:56 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Jamaica with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Bamboo, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Jamaica is Boscobel Aerodrome in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Desembarco del Granma National Park in Cuba at a distance of 119 mi (or 191 km). In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Saint Ann's Bay, Rock Spring, Mocho, Port Maria and Quickstep. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

26°C (78 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Jewel Paradise Cove Runaway Bay Curio Collection by Hilton

Address
6,3 mi
Paradise Cove Drive
00000 Runaway Bay
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


FRANKLYN D. RESORT

Address
6,6 mi
P.O. BOX 201 MAIN STREET
00000 RUNAWAY BAY
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 03:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ruanaway Bay Heart Hotel

Address
5,9 mi
98 Ricketts Drive
98 Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 0:00


Eslyn Villa

Address
6,0 mi
Ricketts Drive
Runaway Bay
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ambiance Jamaica Hotel

Address
6,3 mi
P.O.Box 20 St Ann
Runaway Bay
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sunflower Resort & Villas

Address
5,3 mi
Runaway Bay
PO Box 1 St Ann
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


VILLA SONATE RESORT-RUNAWAY BAY

Address
5,9 mi
CARDIFF HILL
RUNAWAY BAY
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PARADISE FANTA SEA SUITES

Address
6,4 mi
CARDIFF HALL ESTATE RUNAWAY BAY
SAINT ANN
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Jewel Paradise Cove, Runaway Bay, Jamaica- Adult Water slide competition

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 13:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: southjerseystang

Apparently the best time of the week when we were there was 8 seconds flat, first try I hit an 8.2......never got to refine my form since it was not open the rest of the time we were there....


Royal Decameron Club Caribbean 2013... Liquid Weed

Published: December 20, 2013
Length: 21:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kevin bell

RDCC Ent Team going nuts in a sudden heavy downpour Dec 2013. This was one of the highlights of our recent 2 week trip to Royal Decameron in Runaway Bay Jamaica. Yeah Mon!


GOLDEN SUN RESORTS.wmv

Published: January 07, 2010
Length: 00:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Reicland Anderson

GOLDEN SUN RESORTS IS A HEALTH TOURISM FACILITY LOCATED ON TOP OF THE OCEAN AT CARIBBEAN VILLAGE, RUNAWAY BAY JAMAICA. IT IS A PART OF SUN FLOWER VILLAS.


Captain Crazy crooning to Marley

Published: May 16, 2012
Length: 57:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ...Sqvirrel..Vision...

Our tour guide, Captain Crazy, on the 9 Mile Tour at the Bob Marley Mausoleum - St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica.


getting to know Jamaica - once you go, you know

Published: March 05, 2010
Length: 58:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JCVdude

You have to get to know Jamaica and the Jamaican people and there is no better way than having a local Jamaican show you around. In our case we are priviledged to have Mr. Frank Rance, owner...


Frank's Jamaica! The real Jamaica!

Published: March 05, 2010
Length: 51:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JCVdude

Jamaica Travel ~ Locals know Jamaica. We were staying at the FDR Resort, which was centrally located for so many things to see and do! More info about FDR Resorts: http://fdrholidays.com.


Fire Water - yes there is fire on the water - Jamaica

Published: March 03, 2010
Length: 20:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JCVdude

Sulphur coming up from the ground through an underground spring makes the Fire Water. Big thanks to Frank for taking us around and showing us things that most people traveling do not see....


Sunday Beach Party in Priory, Jamaica

Published: November 19, 2009
Length: 25:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thedigressor

On Sunday Night we were escorted to a local hang-out spot on the beach about 20 minutes outside of Ocho Rios and about 20 minutes from the resort. We are in Priory, Jamaica. It was well...


drive Jamaica

Published: March 22, 2010
Length: 45:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JCVdude

The roads, at least the main ones are pretty good, but watch out for creative on coming traffic, cops and goats, all of which represent road hazards. More about FDR Resorts: http://fdrholidays.co...


MEGGY.avi

Published: January 05, 2011
Length: 42:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gkiddvideo

party.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre

Hill Top Correctional Centre was built to accommodate 98 boys. It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.

Located at 18.3795, -77.2399 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Jamaica

Bamboo, Jamaica

Bamboo is a settlement in Saint Ann Parish in Jamaica. Its population as of a 1991 census was 3,732 inhabitants. The Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre of the Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica is located in Bamboo. Bamboo was formerly known as Excellence town.

Located at 18.3851, -77.2662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Jamaica, Saint Ann Parish

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Bamboo.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Excellent Town, Bamboo