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Ocho Rios is
located on the north coast halfway between
Montego Bay and Port Antonio and is the
largest cruise ship destination on the
island.
The town is ideally located
for visiting most of the top attractions in
the entire Caribbean.
Visitors from all over the
island come to climb the famous
Dunn's River
Falls (a visit to Jamaica is not
complete without visiting the Falls...
book now!).
Trained guides lead a human chain up tiered
rocks, assuring safety and a fun-filled
experience. Jamaican locals say this is
where heaven spills into the sea.
Stunning natural beauty combined with an
unmatched array of activities, historic
sites, dining, shopping, gambling, and
nightlife make Ocho Rios a slice of
paradise. It is home to white sand beaches,
cliffs jutting into a sparkling aquamarine
sea and lush tropical foliage at every turn.
It is no wonder that Ocho Rios is in the
parish of St. Ann (Jamaica's Garden Parish).
Other local attractions include Dolphin
Cove, a great place to take your family if
you want to
swim with bottlenose dolphins
and witness sharks, turtles and other sea
animals in their natural environment.
World class golf is available in Ocho Rios
along with river tubing, kayaking, biking,
horseback riding, hiking and picnicking.
Water sports include glass bottom boats,
parasailing, jet skis, wave runners,
snorkeling, scuba diving, sunset cruises &
water skiing.
There is no where else in Jamaica where
there is such a rich profusion of hibiscus
and poinsetta. For a unique experience, you
can drive for over 3 miles through
Fern Gully, a
green canyon with sheer walls carved
thousands of years ago by a rushing river
(the home to over 500 varieties of ferns -
the largest fern gathering in the world).
Some of the most acclaimed restaurants in
Jamaica are in Ocho Rios and include
everything from hillside views, waterfall
dining or starlight candles right on the
beach!
Once you feel the heartbeat of the island,
the town, and the people, you will realize
what the Jamaican rhythm is all about. Only
then you will truly understand the country's
motto, "Out of Many, One People".
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