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Luminous Lagoon
A mesmerizing bioluminescent lagoon in Jamaica, where tiny organisms light up the water at night.
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Hotels
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Local dishes
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Currency
JMD (4)
Best time to visit
November to March
Languages
English
Coordinates
18.333°, -77.833°
Key facts
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Caused by millions of tiny, light-emitting organisms called dinoflagellates
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Best viewed on a boat tour, with minimal light pollution
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Water glows bright blue when disturbed, lasting up to 15 minutes
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Timeline
1990s: Local fishermen first noticed the phenomenon
2006: Luminous Lagoon gained international attention
2010: Jamaican government began promoting it as a tourist attraction
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One of the most vibrant bioluminescent destinations is this impossibly blue Caribbean lagoon
Day Trips & Beyond: Luminous Lagoon, Jamaica
