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Hace 6 días · Montego Bay, city, northwestern Jamaica, about 85 miles (140 km) northwest of Kingston. It lies on the site of a Taino village visited by Christopher Columbus in 1494. Its original Spanish name, Bahía de Manteca (“Butter Bay”), probably recalls its early function as a lard (“hog’s butter”) centre.
Hace 5 días · Jamaica has two cities, the first being Kingston, the capital city and centre of business, located on the south coast and the second being Montego Bay, one of the best known cities in the Caribbean for tourism, located on the north coast.
Hace 2 días · The plain stops abruptly in the north, where Mount Lovćen and Mount Orjen plunge into the inlet of the Bay of Kotor. [95] Montenegro's large karst region lies generally at elevations of 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) above sea level; some parts, however, rise to 2,000 m (6,560 ft), such as Mount Orjen 1,894 metres (6,210 ft), the highest massif among the coastal limestone ranges.
19 de may. de 2024 · Things to do in Montego Bay, Jamaica, are suited both for party animals and low-key explorers.
21 de may. de 2024 · The Burchell Baptist Church, situated on Market Street in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is a historical place of worship that dates back to the early 19th century. This church played a significant role in advocating for the abolition of slavery, with Reverend Thomas Burchell and deacon Sam Sharpe actively involved in the anti-slavery movement.
Hace 3 días · Montego Bay is a popular port of call for cruise lines like Carnival, MSC, and NCL but also Viking or Cunard. Cruise ships dock in what is known as Montego Bay Freeport which is around 3 miles (5 km) to the west of the second largest city in Jamaica. With 6 berths, the Port receives as many as 4 cruise ships per day - although this rare.
Hace 2 días · Etymology. There are several explanations for the word Montevideo.All agree that "Monte" refers to the Cerro de Montevideo, the hill situated across the Bay of Montevideo, but there is disagreement about the etymological origin of the "video" part.. Cerro de Montevideo as seen from the city, in 1865. Monte vide eu ("I saw a mount") is the most widespread belief but is rejected by the majority ...
