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Jamaica: Port Antonio Area
Score: 59
A historic town spared the pollution, crime, and poor planning bedeviling other parts of Jamaica. "Most tourism benefits go to the wealthy, who have walled off the beautiful coast-line." Not sustainable long-term ecologically or socially.
Here is a representative sampling of additional anonymous comments from the panelists. They are not necessarily the views of the National Geographic Society:
"Port Antonio, the historic town, has much to offer yet is in need of redevelopment. However, the larger Port Antonio area is a gem, with significant cultural- and natural-heritage assets. Even routine events, such as watching the afternoon rain shower sweep across the hill toward you, can be an enchanting experience."
"Resorts tend to deny locals access to the best beaches and coastal areas, which contributes to social problems."
"One of Jamaica's aesthetic gems, with strong appeal despite poorly maintained infrastructure (roads, public buildings, transport). Low crime and healthy forests, rivers, and reefs compared to the rest of Jamaica. Relatively good diving, rafting, and hiking. Most tourism benefits go to the uber-wealthy, many of whom have carved up and walled off the beautiful coastline. The rich cultural history is harder to access and is becoming more packaged and commercialized."
"Efforts need to be made to protect Port Antonio in a way that is cognizant of issues of carrying capacity, coastal-zone management, sewage treatment, and solid-waste management. It has not yet been adequately demonstrated that there is a development plan for the area."
Score: 59
A historic town spared the pollution, crime, and poor planning bedeviling other parts of Jamaica. "Most tourism benefits go to the wealthy, who have walled off the beautiful coast-line." Not sustainable long-term ecologically or socially.
Here is a representative sampling of additional anonymous comments from the panelists. They are not necessarily the views of the National Geographic Society:
"Port Antonio, the historic town, has much to offer yet is in need of redevelopment. However, the larger Port Antonio area is a gem, with significant cultural- and natural-heritage assets. Even routine events, such as watching the afternoon rain shower sweep across the hill toward you, can be an enchanting experience."
"Resorts tend to deny locals access to the best beaches and coastal areas, which contributes to social problems."
"One of Jamaica's aesthetic gems, with strong appeal despite poorly maintained infrastructure (roads, public buildings, transport). Low crime and healthy forests, rivers, and reefs compared to the rest of Jamaica. Relatively good diving, rafting, and hiking. Most tourism benefits go to the uber-wealthy, many of whom have carved up and walled off the beautiful coastline. The rich cultural history is harder to access and is becoming more packaged and commercialized."
"Efforts need to be made to protect Port Antonio in a way that is cognizant of issues of carrying capacity, coastal-zone management, sewage treatment, and solid-waste management. It has not yet been adequately demonstrated that there is a development plan for the area."
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