Accompong Maroon Village & Border Lunch

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At the Accompong Maroon Village in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, a favorite tourist spot for Island Turf Tours, a table is filled with colorful wood carvings. In the center is a carving of the bust of a dark-skinned man with a yellow hat on, and with yellow and red shirt and with his two arms outstretched. Inside his hands sit three crocodiles of striped green, red, and yellow colors. Other items include two lions who sit at either side of the man and a miniature statue of a lady who stands to the left behind the man. A table with other cultural relics wrapped around the sides with a ‘bandana’ cultural cloth (otherwise called Bandhani cloth), and a visitor’s feet can be seen off to the left.
Island Turf Tours Team

Accompong Maroon Village & Border Lunch

Jump in, let’s cruise on an unforgettable cultural escape with Island Turf Tours!

We journeyed into the mountains of St. Elizabeth for a personalized visit to Accompong Maroon Village, founded in 1739 by West African tribal warriors. Today’s Maroons proudly uphold traditions passed down through generations. “KINDAH,” meaning “One Family,” still defines the village spirit. With rich storytelling, scenic views, and cultural artifacts, Accompong offers a truly authentic and educational glimpse into Jamaica’s heritage.

Welcome to Accompong Sign
Accompong Welcome Sign
Tour Desk Building
Maroon Treaty Display
Community Notice Board
Spiritual Monument
Guided Village Tour
Accompong Hills
Rocky Landmark
Seal Ground Signpost
Maroon Burial Grounds Sign
Traditional Maroon Huts
Maroon Warrior Statue (Full View)
Maroon Warrior Statue (Close‑Up)
Kindah Heritage Sign
Kindah Tree
Captain Cudjoe Statue
Tree Roots and Trunk
Forest Path
Crepe Ginger (Costus speciosus), Tropical White Flowers
Close‑Up of the White Bloom of Crepe Ginger (Costus speciosus)
Stone Pathway
Forest Silhouette
Bolero Tricolor Cordyline, a Red‑Edged Tropical Plant
Red Flowering Shrubs of the Pagoda flower (Clerodendrum paniculatum)
Castor Bean Plant
Parade Ground Field
Parade Ground Sign
Single Avocado Fruit
Banana Plant in Accompong
Maroon Monuments
Cultural Wall Mural
Seal Grounds Information Sign
Cudjoe Memorial Monument
Cudjoe Memorial Plaque
Wooden Sculpture Display
Sewing Machine Exhibit
Traditional Washing Tools
Wooden Sculpture Display and Museum Wall Display
Kindah One Family Wall

After our tour, we headed to Border for lunch in search of the freshest, locally caught fish. This vibrant roadside spot is lined with food stalls serving up authentic Jamaican fare, rich in tradition and flavor. Pictured here is our escovitch-style snapper, seasoned with Scotch bonnet, pimento, and pickled vegetables, fresh off the wood fire, alongside boiled corn, a classic local side. All prepared right in front of us, just as it’s been done for generations.

Thanks to our guests for joining us on this beautiful adventure and for wanting to know more about our land and our people. Jah bless!  🇯🇲

Boiling Corn Over Firewood
Traditional Cooking Pot
Fried Fish Display
Escovitch Fish Dish

Author of the piece: Norris Anderson

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