Lucea

Travel Guide

Mayfield Falls which includes a river or creek and rainforest
Lucea
Lucea
Lucea featuring a house and tranquil scenes
Lucea featuring tropical scenes and forest scenes

Experience the historic and new worlds of Jamaica in this old colonial town and agricultural center on the north coast.

Feel the buzz of modern Jamaican life as you wander through the sunny port town of Lucea. On the edge of a bay on the popular north coast, the town features luxury beach resorts alongside colonial homes. Sit on the white sandy beach and look out to an aquamarine sea.

Lucea, the capital of Hanover Parish, is halfway between the vacation town of NegrilOpens in a new window in the west and Jamaica’s second-largest city, Montego BayOpens in a new window. Find the amenities of luxury vacation accommodations alongside real Caribbean life. Enjoy this country’s natural beauty and its rich history, with many surviving buildings.

The town looks so appealing that it has served as a film set. Constructed around a natural harbor and backed by green hills, Lucea offers gorgeous beaches: the main beach, the public beach and Sunset Cove. Enjoy swimming, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling or diving in the sparkling sea.

The town is a great shopping destination. Pick up unique souvenirs. Visit the Cleveland Stanhope Markets, particularly on Saturdays, to find local riches including seafood, produce and handiworks. Try local Lucea yams, which have smoother texture than other yams.

Established for the sugar trade, Lucea remained a busy port until the 1980s. Lucea’s Hanover Parish Church is one of the country’s oldest, built in the early 1700s. Legend says that the church has a tunnel leading to nearby antique Fort Charlotte on a peninsula jutting into the ocean. The fort is very well preserved as it was never used in combat. Check out the period architecture of the Old Lucea Courthouse.

Lucea’s old jail was turned into the Hanover Museum, with a workhouse on site, which tells Lucea’s story as a banana and sugar port. Drive less than 30 minutes from the town center to several beautiful local waterfalls: Kempshot Falls, Paradise, Mayfield FallsOpens in a new window and Dry Hill. Take a daytrip to Dunn’s River Falls, a famous Jamaican piece of natural beauty. Visit Lucea, for now a hidden gem between other popular Jamaican destinations.

Where to stay in Lucea

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If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lances Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Sir Alexander Bustamante Square & Around and Hanover Museum.

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Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive

5 out of 5
The Point, Lucea, Hanover
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,454 reviews)
"Awesome pool! Loved the sport bar, shows,"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive

5 out of 5
The Point, Lucea, Hanover
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,452 reviews)
"Had a rough start to our trip. But they were able to make it better the next day. The rest of the trip was great. My daughter really had a memorable Sweet 16 Birthday Celebration. Will be visiting the property again in the future."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive
The Signature Level At Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa

The Signature Level At Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Point Lucea, Lucea
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lucea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hanover Museum and Sir Alexander Bustamante ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
"janell Palmer was a great host at the hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

The Signature Level At Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sunny-shore Hideaway

Sunny-shore Hideaway

2 out of 5
Lucea
Stay at this vacation home in Lucea. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Hanover Museum and Sir Alexander Bustamante Square ...
Sunny-shore Hideaway
Sand and Blue Seas

Sand and Blue Seas

3 out of 5
Norman Manley Blvd, Negril, Westmoreland Parish
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Negril. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (124 reviews)
"Beautiful clean property the chef cooks very good.. pool needs some paint .. otherwise this place is amazingly beautiful and on the beach just don’t expect anything fancy.. it’s simple and easy .. definitely a vibe I’ll be back!"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

Sand and Blue Seas
Villas Sur Mer

Villas Sur Mer

4 out of 5
West End Road, Negril, Westmoreland
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly villa in Negril. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (149 reviews)

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Villas Sur Mer
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