Dolphin Cove: Visitors can have the opportunity to interact and swim with dolphins at Ocho Rios |
Located
on the north coast of Jamaica, Ocho Rios is one of Jamaica’s natural treasures.
This charming city is picture perfect with world-class resorts, authentic
traditional cuisines, shopping paradise and pleasant tropical climate. Once a
fishing village, Ocho Rios is a perfect destination to relax and rejuvenate for
all travellers.
Dunn's River Falls: One of Jamaica's
most-treasured locations and a picturesque
spot, Dunn's River Falls, offers a hint of adventure to
those with a willing spirit. Climbing the waterfall from the foot of the beach
and gradually moving up the thundering cascades is a thrilling trail. The
exhilarating blast of ice-cold spring water is a sheer majesty of nature for
the daring scaling the waterfalls.
Green Grotto Caves |
Green Grotto Caves: A prominent
natural attraction of Jamaica, Green Grotto Caves is known
for its striking structure of caves. The caves offer a unique
adventurous experience with the central feature being the large labyrinth
limestone cave with its unique rock formation. With an abundance of
overhead ceiling pockets, visitors can also spot nine species of bats in
the caves, three of which are indigenous to Jamaica.
Ride through the dense tropical forest at Mystic Mountain |
Mystic Mountain: One of Ocho
Rios’s biggest attractions, Mystic Mountain offers a unique vantage point to
the city. Featuring a series of zip lines crisscrossing the forest in a superb
canopy tour, as well as the signature ‘bobsled’ ride through the dense foliage,
the mountains offers a perfect tropical forest adventure tour.
Dolphin Cove: Jamaica’s premier
marine attraction, it has all the makings of a great family adventure; offering
the excitement of interacting with not only bottle-nose dolphins, but stingrays, snakes, iguanas and a host of colourful tropical birds as well. The
magnificent Ocho Rios property has a natural cove which is
surrounded by 5 acres of lush tropical rain forest. Visitors have the
opportunity to interact and swim with dolphins, enjoying the thrill and love of
these amazing lovable animals.
Kayaking and river tubing |
Kayaking and River
Tubing down the White River: Kayaking and River Tubing down the
tranquil White River in Ocho Rios is another popular activity.
Experienced tubing guides will take you on a breathtaking three mile journey
down the river. Kayaking is yet another adventurous option for the visitors.
Your river ride by kayak takes you along the White River starting at The Old
Spanish Bridge, from where you paddle your way through cascading rapids and
crystal clear pools under a canopy of lush tropical vegetation.
Shaw Park Gardens |
Shaw Park Gardens: Often called the
“garden parish”, St Ann overflows with colourful tropical flowers and lush
greenery. A walk through these gardens reveals sculpted grounds with
exotic plants, cool tropical rain forests brimming with countless species of
ferns, up-close views of gushing waterfalls and rivers, and encounters with
fish, birds and butterflies. High on the hills overlooking Ocho
Rios, Shaw Park Gardens offers a breathtaking view of the
seaside town surveying the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Ocho
Rios has some of nature’s best kept secrets in Jamaica. Visit and experience
the marine treasures and adventure at this scenic destination.
Pic credit: Jamaica Tourist Board