This region is characterized by an unusual formation of limestone hummocks and sinkholes, which are heavily overgrown and mostly inaccessible except at the outer fringes. Their attraction lies in their surreal appearance, best appreciated from the air.
The Maroons (freed Spanish slaves who fought against the British to keep their liberty) found the Cockpit's inhospitable terrain perfect for their guerrilla warfare. They are the only people to have inhabited it.
Accompong in Cockpit Country is the major western Maroon town. It is worth visiting in January, when the Maroons hold their celebrations—but petty crime is on the rise there, so watch your possessions. (At other times it is no more interesting than any other Jamaican village.) Spelunkers may want to investigate the Windsor Caves: Tours are available.
Cockpit Country is 70 mi/110 km southeast of Montego Bay.