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

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Jamaica.

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

About States Parties

States Parties are countries that have joined the World Heritage Convention. They commit to identifying, nominating, and protecting properties of outstanding cultural or natural value on their territory. States Parties are also expected to monitor and report on the condition of inscribed sites.

World Heritage Insights

How Politics and Institutions Shape the UNESCO World Heritage List

The UNESCO World Heritage List is usually seen as a catalogue of the world’s most important cultural and natural places. Yet behind every inscription there is a structured decision process: countries must first join the Convention, run for a seat on the World Heritage Committee, prepare nominations through a fixed procedure, and finally obtain enough votes for inscription.

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Background

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