Kingston is the largest English-speaking city in the Caribbean and was founded in 1692 after a massive earthquake destroyed the nearby 'pirate capital' of Port Royal. It is globally recognized as the birthplace of Reggae music and was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music in 2015. The city is home to the Bob Marley Museum, situated in the singer's former residence. Geographically, Kingston sits on the seventh-largest natural harbor in the world, protected by the 'Palisadoes,' a narrow tombolo that connects the historic remains of Port Royal to the mainland. To the north, the city is bordered by the Blue Mountains, famous for producing some of the world's most expensive and sought-after coffee. Kingston serves as the cultural and economic powerhouse of Jamaica, blending vibrant street art, historic colonial architecture, and a world-class athletics culture.