Immerse yourself in authentic Jamaican culture with a tour of Accompong Town Maroon Village. Celebrate at the Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival and experience the rich history and traditions of the Maroons, descendants of West African slaves. Join the festivities and enjoy rituals, food, music, and dance.
Immerse yourself in authentic Jamaican culture with a tour of Accompong Town Maroon Village. Celebrate at the Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival and experience the rich history and traditions of the Maroons, descendants of West African slaves. Join the festivities and enjoy rituals, food, music, and dance.
- SNL Jamaican Tours - Join us in celebrating the Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival! This welcoming village of Accompong, nestled in the Cockpit Mountains, is home to the descendants of the Koromanti and Ashanti people from Ghana, West Africa, who were brought to Jamaica during the Atlantic Slave Trade to work on plantations. The Maroons were…
- SNL Jamaican Tours - Join us in celebrating the Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival! This welcoming village of Accompong, nestled in the Cockpit Mountains, is home to the descendants of the Koromanti and Ashanti people from Ghana, West Africa, who were brought to Jamaica during the Atlantic Slave Trade to work on plantations. The Maroons were former slaves who escaped, sought refuge in the mountains, and formed warrior groups. They were known for their rebellious spirit.
Every January 6th, the Accompong Maroons commemorate the anniversary of the 1739 peace treaty with the British. This festival, held in Accompong, St. Elizabeth, celebrates the Maroons’ victory in their first war against the British, during which they fought for over 51 years for their freedom, led by their esteemed warrior leader Cudjoe. Experience the vibrant rituals, delicious food, gumbeh drumming, Maroon tribal songs & dance, and explore the museum.
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Join the celebration at the Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival! This vibrant event takes place in the free village of Accompong, nestled in the Cockpit Mountains. The village is home to the descendants of the Koromanti and Ashanti people from Ghana, West Africa, who were brought to Jamaica during the Atlantic Slave Trade to work on plantations. The…
Join the celebration at the Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival! This vibrant event takes place in the free village of Accompong, nestled in the Cockpit Mountains. The village is home to the descendants of the Koromanti and Ashanti people from Ghana, West Africa, who were brought to Jamaica during the Atlantic Slave Trade to work on plantations. The Maroons were courageous individuals who escaped slavery, sought refuge in the mountains, and formed warrior groups. They were known for their rebellious spirit.
Every year on January 6, the Accompong Maroons commemorate the anniversary of the 1739 peace treaty with the British. This festival, held in Accompong, St. Elizabeth, celebrates the Maroons’ triumph in the first war against the British, during which they fought for over 51 years for their freedom under the leadership of the esteemed warrior Cudjoe. Experience the rich culture through rituals, delicious food, gumbeh drumming, Maroon tribal songs and dances, and explore the museum.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
