Croydon Plantation
Catadupa, St. James
Description
🏝️ Croyden Plantation: Where Samuel Sharpe's Birthplace Grows Jamaica's Award-Winning Agriculture
✨ Vibe Check: Living history, agricultural excellence, authentic farm-to-table experience
Ready to trade beach lounging for the birthplace of a national hero? Croyden Plantation is where national hero Samuel Sharpe was born and where Jamaica's agricultural excellence continues today as one of the last working plantations. This three-time National Champion Farmer Trophy winner grows delicious sugarcane, coffee, honey, citrus fruits, and pineapples in the sumptuous rainforest of the Catadupa foothills.
Experience authentic farm-to-table dining where you sample fresh picks straight off the trees before enjoying traditional Jamaican barbecue and famous Blue Mountain coffee with sweeping countryside views.
👨👩👧👦 Who Should Come? Perfect for history enthusiasts, agricultural tourists, and families wanting authentic Jamaican cultural experiences. Great for those seeking educational tours that combine heritage, agriculture, and genuine local flavors.
🔍 What's There:
- Birthplace of national hero Samuel Sharpe
- One of Jamaica's last working plantations
- Three-time National Champion Farmer Trophy winner
- Guided historical tours with memorable local stories
- Fresh sugarcane, coffee, honey, citrus, and pineapple cultivation
- Sample fresh picks directly from trees
- Traditional Jamaican barbecue lunch on property
- Famous Blue Mountain coffee tasting
- Beautiful plantation gardens with countryside views
- Round-trip transportation from Montego Bay hotels (typically included)
💡 Insider Tip: This is living history meets agricultural mastery – you're not just touring a museum, but experiencing a working plantation that continues Samuel Sharpe's legacy while producing award-winning crops. The fresh-from-tree tastings make this an authentic farm-to-table experience!
Amenities
Historical
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