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When purchasing anything, buy products which are made on the island as they are very cheap. Fruits and vegetables are of excellent quality and extremely reasonably priced so try the ones you have never tried before.
Medical expenses can turn out to be costly so carry your own medication and travel insurance for safety. Respect culture and address the elderly as Ma’am or Sir and always be polite.
Although the crime level in the city is high special tourist police have been appointed in larger cities like Negril to help tourists in particular. Always use commonsense precautions like avoiding travelling late at night and in lonely areas, avoid displaying your valuables, avoid getting too friendly with strangers and always approach reliable tour companies and licensed exchange bureaus so that you are safe.
The manchineel tree found along the shorelines of the Jamaican region produce green fruits that resemble apples but are highly poisonous so avoid eating them.
Category: General Tips
