Santa Cruz
Jamaica · Saint ElizabethJM
Place
Santa Cruz is a town in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. It is on the A2 road connecting Black River to Mandeville. A minor market village until the 1950s, the development of nearby areas for bauxite mining stimulated its growth in the 1950s and 1960s, as did the establishment of the St. Elizabeth Technical High School in 1961.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,217
- Coordinates
- 18.053, -77.698
- Timezone
- America/Jamaica
Overview of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz — a tiny locality in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 8,217. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Santa Cruz is strongest on nature, culture and family. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Nature in Santa Cruz
(7)Santa Cruz's nature entries include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Geological Formations and Islands. All of it is drawn from Santa Cruz's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Santa Cruz
(3)Under culture, Santa Cruz is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Fountains and Historical Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Santa Cruz.
Family in Santa Cruz
(2)For family, expect Playgrounds and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Santa Cruz.
Sports in Santa Cruz
(2)The sports shortlist for Santa Cruz: Hunting and Slopes. All of it is drawn from Santa Cruz's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Santa Cruz
(2)The wellness shortlist for Santa Cruz: Farms and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Santa Cruz is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Santa Cruz
(1)For water sports, expect Swimming. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Santa Cruz.
Best time to visit Santa Cruz
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Santa Cruz is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Saint Elizabeth and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Jamaica.
Similar destinations
Places near Santa Cruz that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santa Cruz known for?
- Santa Cruz, in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, is best known for nature, culture and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,217 residents.
- What can you do in Santa Cruz?
- Recorded activities in Santa Cruz include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Geological Formations and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Santa Cruz located?
- Santa Cruz is located in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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