Jamaica | World Heritage Explorer

Jamaica has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1983. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio.

Jamaica as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: June 14, 1983

Status: Acceptance

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2013-2017, 2023-2027

Total of Mandate Years: 8

Total of Mandates: 2

WHC Electoral Group: III (Latin America/Caribbean)

World Heritage Sites in Jamaica (2)

Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 1

Blue and John Crow Mountains · Mixed
The Archaeological Ensemble of 17th Century Port Royal · Cultural

Map of World Heritage Sites

Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)

Cockpit Country Protected Area · submitted: April 10, 2025
Seville Heritage Park · submitted: March 2, 2009

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Jamaica

Official Name: Jamaica

Continent: Americas

Subregion: Caribbean

UNESCO Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Kingston

Population (2024): 2,839,175

Land Area: 10,830 km²

Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Jamaica

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