Mandeville, Jamaica Mandeville lies cradled high atop the Don Figuerero Mountains in the parish of Manchester. This mostly rural city is home to a wide array of folk. Many people from abroad, both natives and foreigners, come to quiet Mandeville to retire. Large houses loom on the hillsides as testament to the incoming wealth.
Local people are frequently farmers and shopkeepers.
Local money also comes from the bauxite mining operations in the surrounding valleys. The red hued soil itself is mined and refined for its aluminum ore. For the traveler, the green hillsides and red-roofed neighborhoods are worth a visit. Souvenirs and local products can be purchased for exceptionally lower prices than on the coast. Coffee and wood crafts are also much reduced in price.