Montego Bay is most famous for its duty free shopping and its beautiful beaches, particularly the beach at Doctor’s Cave. 

The name “Montego Bay” is thought to have originated from the Spanish word manteca meaning “lard.”  The reason for this is that it is generally thought that during the Spanish occupation of this region, Montego Bay is the port where lard, leather, and beef were exported.  Montego Bay was also a sugar port from the 17^th through the early 20^th centuries.

Modern Montego Bay is very different from its early days as a port town.  It is home to the Cornwall Regional Hospital, second homes for upper-class Jamaican families, luxury tourist resorts, fine restaurants, and many shopping destinations.  Tourists also have an opportunity to view some of the original sugar cane plantations, as some of the grounds are now popular tourist destinations with some original buildings still intact.  Two of the most famous are the White Witch's Rose Hall and Tryall, both of which now feature world-class golf courses.