Tallest Mountains in Jamaica
Jamaica has some surprisingly tall mountains for a Caribbean island. Jamaica’s topography is dominated by the Blue Mountains in the east, which form a rugged spine across the island. These mountains are famous not only for their height but for their unique microclimates and the world-renowned coffee grown on their slopes.
The following table lists the tallest peaks in Jamaica.
| Rank | Peak Name | Elevation (m) | Elevation (ft) | Location (Parish) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Mountain Peak | 2,256 | 7,402 | Portland / St. Thomas |
| 2 | Sugar Loaf Peak | 2,143 | 7,031 | St. Thomas |
| 3 | High Peak | 2,082 | 6,831 | St. Thomas |
| 4 | Mossman’s Peak | 2,044 | 6,706 | Portland |
| 5 | Sir John’s Peak | 1,930 | 6,332 | Portland / St. Andrew |
| 6 | Middle Peak | 1,920 | 6,299 | St. Thomas |
| 7 | Macca Tree Peak | 1,800 | 5,905 | Portland |
| 8 | Mount Horeb | 1,478 | 4,849 | St. Andrew |
| 9 | Catherines Peak | 1,540 | 5,052 | St. Andrew |
| 10 | Mount Diablo | 1,000 | 3,281 | Saint Ann |