Middlesex County district, Jamaica

Places to visit near Kellits

Kellits is a town in Middlesex County district, Jamaica, home to about 2,631 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit — 194 caves, 2 beaches & coast, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hutchinson's Hole (14 km), Swansea Cave (16 km) and Juan de Bolas (19 km).

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Kellits at a glance

Location
Middlesex County district, Jamaica
Population
about 2,631
Coordinates
18.1618° N, 77.2705° W
Places within 50 km
210 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Kellits

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Caves near Kellits

200 caves within 100 km of Kellits. The closest is Taylor's Cave (5 km); the best-known is Hutchinson's Hole (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kellits

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kellits. The closest is Reggae Beach (46 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kellits

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kellits. The closest is Bullhead Mountain (1 km); the best-known is Juan de Bolas (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kellits

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kellits. The closest is Mission River Nature Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Kellits

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Kellits. The closest is Dunco River Falls (28 km); the best-known is Dunn's River Falls, Jamaica (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Kellits

5 churches within 100 km of Kellits. The closest is Bethabara Moravian Church (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kellits

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kellits
  2. 5 km Taylor's Cave · cave, Middlesex County
  3. 9 km Hutchinson's Hole · cave, Middlesex County
  4. 12 km Swansea Cave · cave, Middlesex County
  5. 13 km Juan de Bolas · viewpoint, Middlesex County
  6. 20 km Bullhead Mountain · viewpoint, Middlesex County
  7. 1 km Back to Kellits

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    Within 15 km of Kellits

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kellits by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves194200Taylor's Cave (5 km)
    Beaches & coast213Reggae Beach (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Bullhead Mountain (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Mission River Nature Reserve (5 km)
    Waterfalls55Dunco River Falls (28 km)
    Churches15Bethabara Moravian Church (42 km)
    Museums13White Witch of Rose Hall (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Jamaica (6 km)
    Forts & heritage02Fort Haldane (58 km)
    Parks02Emancipation Park (67 km)
    Other attractions11Shop Sinks (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mahdi Mosque (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Hermitage Reservoir (67 km)

    Kellits: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kellits?

    Hutchinson's Hole (cave, about 14 km), Swansea Cave (cave, about 16 km), Juan de Bolas (viewpoint, about 19 km), Bullhead Mountain (viewpoint, about 1 km), Taylor's Cave (cave, about 5 km), Warwickshire Cave (cave, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kellits?

    210 places on Spotwander: 194 caves, 2 beaches & coast, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest cave to Kellits?

    Taylor's Cave, about 5 km by road; Warwickshire Cave (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kellits?

    Reggae Beach, about 46 km by road; Long Bay (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kellits?

    Bullhead Mountain, about 1 km by road; Juan de Bolas (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kellits?

    Start in Kellits, visit Taylor's Cave, then Hutchinson's Hole, then Swansea Cave, then Juan de Bolas, then Bullhead Mountain, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kellits?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Kellits

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kellits’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kellits on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.