Blue and John Crow Mountains
Located in southeastern Jamaica, the site is a rugged, densely forested area that served as a refuge for the indigenous Taino people, as well as the Maroons (former slaves), who fled slavery. They built a network of paths, hideouts and settlements in this isolated area to resist the European colonial system, which form the Nanny Town Heritage Route. The forest provided the Maroons with everything they needed to survive. They developed a strong spiritual connection with the mountains, which is still reflected in intangible cultural heritage such as religious ceremonies, traditional medicine and dance. The site is also a biodiversity hotspot in the Caribbean Islands, with a large number of endemic plant species, especially lichens, mosses and certain flowering plants.