states: [jamaica]
category: mixed
year: 2015
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 18.0775000000, -76.5711111111
The Blue and John Crow Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jamaica, are celebrated for their rich biodiversity and cultural significance, including their role as a refuge for the Maroons and formerly enslaved people. They symbolize the harmony between natural beauty and human resilience, preserving unique ecosystems and heritage.
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