This island is bursting with life, not only in the form of biodiversity, but also in terms of humanity and culture. A land of exile where seemingly everyone has sought refuge, Jamaica was first colonized by the Spanish, then the British. Today, 95% of Jamaica's population is of African origin, descendants of hundreds of thousands of slaves brought here from Africa. The black population has laid down roots as deep as those of the colossal tropical trees that still prevail here.