Oracabessa
in Oracabessa of Saint Mary, Jamaica

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
18.403 and -76.946 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 18° 24' 11" and W -76° 56' 47"
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: 04:38 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Jamaica
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:41 am and 6:28 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Explore Oracabessa

Oracabessa in Oracabessa (Saint Mary) with it's 4,100 inhabitants is located in Jamaica about 30 mi (or 48 km) north of Kingston, the country's capital.

Local time in Oracabessa is now 04:38 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Jamaica with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Oracabessa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Jamaica is Boscobel Aerodrome in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), West. 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 109 mi (or 175 km). If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Port Maria, Saint Ann's Bay, Spanish Town, Half Way Tree and Kingston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 66% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

28°C (83 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

MOXONS BEACH CLUB

Address
1,4 mi
MAIN ROAD A3 P O BOX 4224
4224 Boscobel
Jamaica

Time Information

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


The Tryall Club

Address
5,0 mi
SANDY BAY MAIN ROAD
00000 Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

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


Golden Cove Villas

Address
1,4 mi
Boscobel Main Road
Jamaica Boscobel
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Meliá Braco Village

Address
5,0 mi
Rio Bueno P O, Trelwany, Jamaica, WI
Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

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


Half Moon

Address
5,0 mi
Rosehall Main Road
Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

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


Strawberry Hill

Address
5,0 mi
ISLAND OUTPOST IRISH TOWN
00000 St. Ann's Bay
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


PARADISE WHITE HOUSE VILLA

Address
4,3 mi
RIO NUEVO BAY OCHO RIOS
ST. ANN
Jamaica

Time Information

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


EMERALD SEA VIEW BED AND BREAKFAST

Address
5,0 mi
Poinciana Dr 261
00000 Montego Bay
Jamaica

Time Information

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


Rockhouse Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
West End Road
XXXXXX Negril
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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From Port Maria to Little Bay

Published: July 15, 2010
Length: 25:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CrisTechnology

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Published: November 30, 2011
Length: 04:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shannon French

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Oracabessa corrupt police

Published: August 21, 2012
Length: 45:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kezke Zez

Police officer lying to extort Money after domestic dispute on a beach . Money was asked and refused (a chair destruction was claimed by the owner of the business place was saying the Oracabessa...


Snorkelling at Golden Clouds Villa Oracabessa Jamaica Part 2

Published: March 06, 2011
Length: 43:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ainala1


Stingray spotted during trip to Jamaica

Published: March 27, 2012
Length: 38:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Brad Thorvilson

We spotted a stingray on my second dive in Jamaica while staying at the Beaches Boscobel resort.


Sandals Catamaran Cruise Fun: Jamaica

Published: January 18, 2011
Length: 39:04 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Kim Johnston

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[HD] FSX ERJ-135 Landing at Boscobel, Jamaica

Published: March 26, 2012
Length: 20:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Matthew Pinnock

Embraer ERJ/E135 Aircraft Landing at Jamaica's Ian Flemming International Airport Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) For everyone wondering: I used the Wilco ERJ-135. Thanks for watching...


Fire Spittas at The Destination Experience - Golden Eye Resort, Jamaica

Published: October 13, 2014
Length: 56:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Adventurous Anggg

Amazing interactive performance by one of the fire dancers during The Destination Experience flagship party at Golden Eye Resort in Jamaica.


My new boat

Published: August 17, 2008
Length: 16:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ugosage

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Diving in Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Published: November 01, 2010
Length: 37:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dechm4af

Diving at 70 feet along a sea wall in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.


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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.

Boscobel, Jamaica

Boscobel is located in St. Mary Parish on the north shore of Jamaica, ten miles east of Ocho Rios. It is home to Ian Fleming International Airport and is located approximately half-way between Montego Bay and Kingston.

Located at 18.4, -76.9667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Jamaica

Oracabessa River

The Oracabessa River is a river of Jamaica.

Located at 18.4, -76.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Jamaica

Golden Clouds

Golden Clouds was the name given by Ruth Bryan Owen, the first female US ambassador, to her house in Oracabessa, Jamaica. It is situated between Goldeneye (estate), where Ian Fleming wrote many of the James Bond novels, and Noël Coward's Firefly Estate. The ocean front 9-bedroom mansion is located on 6 acres of manicured gardens with over 700 feet of shoreline and its own private beach.

Located at 18.4125, -76.9411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, Hotels in Jamaica, Resorts in Jamaica


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Oracabessa