Middlesex County district, Jamaica

Places to visit near Mandeville

Mandeville is a town in Middlesex County district, Jamaica, home to about 47,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 193 caves, 7 beaches & coast, 1 churches and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Bethabara Moravian Church (11 km), Morgans Pond Hole (14 km) and Smokey Hole Cave (20 km).

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Mandeville, Jamaica
Mandeville, Middlesex County district, Jamaica. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mandeville at a glance

Location
Middlesex County district, Jamaica
Population
about 47,115
Coordinates
18.0417° N, 77.5071° W
Places within 50 km
205 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Mandeville

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Caves near Mandeville

198 caves within 100 km of Mandeville. The closest is Doris Villa Cave, Greathouse Sink (1 km); the best-known is Morgans Pond Hole (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mandeville

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mandeville. The closest is Gautiers Bay (26 km); the best-known is Long Bay (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Mandeville

5 churches within 100 km of Mandeville. The closest is Bethabara Moravian Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Mandeville

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Mandeville. The closest is Dunco River Falls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mandeville

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mandeville. The closest is Seville Heritage Park (67 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mandeville

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mandeville. The closest is Juan de Bolas (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Juan de Bolas · viewpoint · Middlesex County · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Mount Charles · viewpoint · Cornwall County · ~72 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Mandeville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mandeville
  2. 11 km Bethabara Moravian Church · church, Middlesex County
  3. 9 km Smokey Hole Cave · cave, Middlesex County
  4. 20 km Doris Villa Cave, Greathouse Sink · cave, Middlesex County
  5. 13 km Morgans Pond Hole · cave, Middlesex County
  6. 10 km Gourie Cave · cave, Middlesex County
  7. 21 km Back to Mandeville

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    Within 15 km of Mandeville

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mandeville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves193198Doris Villa Cave, Greathouse Sink (1 km)
    Beaches & coast718Gautiers Bay (26 km)
    Churches15Bethabara Moravian Church (11 km)
    Waterfalls35Dunco River Falls (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Seville Heritage Park (67 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Juan de Bolas (48 km)
    Museums02Rose Hall Great House (1770) (78 km)
    Forts & heritage02Rose Hall Lighthouse (78 km)
    Parks02Emancipation Park (95 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahdi Mosque (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Sandals Cay (83 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Hermitage Reservoir (98 km)

    Mandeville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mandeville?

    Bethabara Moravian Church (church, about 11 km), Morgans Pond Hole (cave, about 14 km), Smokey Hole Cave (cave, about 20 km), Gourie Cave (cave, about 21 km), Doris Villa Cave, Greathouse Sink (cave, about 1 km), Caledonia Cave (cave, about 1 km).

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

    205 places on Spotwander: 193 caves, 7 beaches & coast, 1 church, 3 waterfalls, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest cave to Mandeville?

    Doris Villa Cave, Greathouse Sink, about 1 km by road; Caledonia Cave (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mandeville?

    Gautiers Bay, about 26 km by road; Long Bay (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mandeville?

    Bethabara Moravian Church, about 11 km by road; Carmel Moravian Church (59 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mandeville?

    Start in Mandeville, visit Bethabara Moravian Church, then Smokey Hole Cave, then Doris Villa Cave, Greathouse Sink, then Morgans Pond Hole, then Gourie Cave, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mandeville?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Mandeville

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