Helicon
in Discovery Bay of Parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica
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Boscobel Aerodrome (29 mi) - Sangster International Airport (33 mi)
- Tinson Pen Airport (50 mi)
- Norman Manley International Airport (54 mi)
- Ken Jones Airport (60 mi)
- Negril Airport (61 mi)
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Sierra Maestra Airport (129 mi) - Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (144 mi)
- Desembarco del Granma National Park (Unesco heritage, 120 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 18.444 and -77.407 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 18° 26' 38" and W -77° 24' 23"
- 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: 04:45 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: America/Jamaica
- UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:12 am and 5:34 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Discover Helicon
Helicon in Discovery Bay (Parish of Saint Ann) is a city in Jamaica about 51 mi (or 82 km) north-west of Kingston, the country's capital city.
Local time in Helicon is now 04:45 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Jamaica with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Helicon, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Jamaica is Boscobel Aerodrome in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 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 120 mi (or 194 km). Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rock Spring, Saint Ann's Bay, Falmouth, Quickstep and Mocho. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F
| Morning Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 27°C / 81 °F |
| Night Temperature | 26°C / 79 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 7% |
| Air Humidity | 72% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Thursday, 7th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 8th of November 2024
29°C (84 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
Saturday, 9th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
FRANKLYN D. RESORT
Ambiance Jamaica Hotel
Eslyn Villa
Ruanaway Bay Heart Hotel
GRAN BAHIA PRINCIPE JAMAICA
PARADISE FANTA SEA SUITES
VILLA SONATE RESORT-RUNAWAY BAY
Videos from this area
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Green Grotto Caves, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
A haven for runaway slaves, gunrunners and Spanish soldiers of the 18th century, it is now a prime tourist attraction.
Green Grotto
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Discovery Bay, Jamaica from a helicopter
Aerial footage from a JDF helicopter of Discovery Bay, Jamaica, and surrounding areas.
Lionfish Hunting in Jamaica
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M1 Wall
This wall is located North West of Mooring 1 in front of the Discovery Bay Marine Lab, Discovery Bay, Jamaica.
I don't think you're ready for this jelly ....
Getting coconuts from a stand on the side of the road in Discovery Bay, Jamaica! For more info, check out our blog: www.kateandkayla.com.
Us at Beaches Boscobel Jamaica MON!
Our second day at Beaches Boscobel Jamaica! The kids had a blast!
Motorcycle Racing Race 3 @ Dover Jamaica Caribbean Invasion 2011
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Drivin Thru ST. Ann Jamaica 2008
Visited Jamaica Again To See Some Friends, This Is On The Way Up To Nine Mile.
Motorcycle Racing Race 1 @ Dover Jamaica Caribbean Invasion 2011
onboard with SUPERWIFI RACING rider Stefan Chin. This machine is a CBR 600RR. Stefan get the lead start of the 5 lap race and wins this race. No passing takes place in this race video. At the...
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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.
Discovery Bay, Jamaica
Discovery Bay is a town in Saint Ann Parish on the northern coast of Jamaica. The city is also known locally as Dry Harbour Bay, because it sits in the shadow of the Dry Harbour Mountains in St. Ann. There is a dispute as to whether Christopher Columbus first landed in Discovery Bay or Sevilla la Nueva (east of Discovery Bay) in 1494. Near to the city are Puerto Seco Beach and several historic sites, such as the Green Grotto Caves and Columbus Park.
Hopewell, Saint Ann
Hopewell is a settlement in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica.
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