Nearby Attractions
Jamaican boasts some of the world most beautiful natural and man-made attractions. When you come to visit there will be no disappointment and endless opportunity for fun and excitement. Below are just a few of our wonderful attractions, you should visit them all!!
Jamaica Blue Mountains
The Jamaica Blue Mountains is one of the highest mountain ranges in The Caribbean. It is also the highest in Jamaica; known for being the habitat of the Homerus butterfly, the largest swallowtail butterfly in the Americas and home to the renowned Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee among other things, visiting this unique mountain range is bound to be a fulfilling experience.
Dunns River Falls
In the renowned Ocho Rios is located one of Jamaica's most visited falls. Dunns River Falls is some 600 ft long and empties into the Caribbean Sea. It is also well known to have been featured in the James Bond film, Dr. No and has appeared in other television shows, such as America's Next Top Model
Dolphin Cove
Visitors of Dolphin Cove experience being up close and even playing with dolphins, sharks, birds, stingrays and other indegenious animals of Jamaica. Dolphin Cove is a renowned attraction and has recieved several awards.
Martha Brae River
Ever been rafting? The Martha Brae River offers a peaceful journey in a genuinely Jamaican surrounding. You can find relaxation in the natural and unique atmosphere which feature Jamaican trees and wildlife.
Bob Marley Museum
The Bob Marley Museum is a museum in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley. The museum is located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston 6, and is Bob Marley's former place of residence.
Lime Cay
Lime Cay is the main islet of the Port Royal Cays off Port Royal, Jamaica, located in the northeast of the reef. Located 15 minutes by boat from Port Royal, it has a small beach which makes it a popular location for recreation and sunbathing.
National Heroes Park
National Heroes Park is a botanical garden in Kingston, Jamaica. The largest open space in Kingston at 20 hectares in size, National Heroes Park features
numerous monuments, and is the burial site of many of Jamaica's National Heroes, Prime Ministers, and cultural leaders.
Negril Lighthouse
Negril Lighthouse was built in 1894 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south south east of the westernmost tip of the island of Jamaica by the French company Bubbler & Bernard.It is one of the earliest concrete lighthouses.
Hellshire Beach
Hellshire Beach, Jamaica, is located near Portmore, and famed for its fried fish and safe swimming. It has near white sands with a very small trace of black sand. Exposed when there is a sea running to the south, the waters close to shore are often quite cloudy due to the stirred up sand.
Hall Plantation
Hall Plantation is near Montego Bay. According to legend, the spirit of "Annie Palmer" haunts the grounds of Rose Hall. The story states that she was born in England to an English mother and Irish father and spent most of her life in Haiti. When her parents died of yellow fever, she was adopted by a nanny who taught her witchcraft and voodoo. She moved to Jamaica and married John Palmer, owner of Rose Hall Plantation. Annie murdered Palmer along with two subsequent husbands and numerous male plantation slaves, later being murdered herself by a slave named "Takoo". A song about the legend called "The Ballad of Annie Palmer" was recorded by Johnny Cash.
James Bond Beach
James Bond Beach is a beach that sits on a small peninsula at Oracabessa Bay, about 10 miles (16 km) from Ocho Rios on Jamaica's north coast. The beach has brightly painted changing rooms, a water sports center, a bar, and a restaurant. It is surrounded by crystal clear water on three sides, and the mountains of St Mary reach straight down to the sea, a sight which serves as the beach's backdrop. Its expansive lawns are a regular venue for concerts by international artists such as Rihanna, Ziggy Marley, and Lauryn Hill.
Falmouth
Surrounded by sugar estates and cattle land, Falmouth is one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns. Once a leading port, the town offers excellent examples of 19th-century Georgian architecture including a faithful restoration of the courthouse. Greenwood Great House is a major tourist attraction in the area. Built in 1790 by Richard Barrett, a relative of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the Great House is now a museum with period furniture and a rare collection of musical instruments and Wedgwood china.
Rio Grande River
Expert guides pole bamboo rafts through an impressive stretch of tropical rainforest along the Rio Grande River during a two-and-a-half-hour tour. Rafting here dates back to around 1911 when banana farmers in the Rio Grande Valley used to transport their bananas along the river. The Rio Grande tends to be less crowded than the Martha Brae River and offers beautiful scenery and gentle rapids.
Port Antonio
Set between mountains and a double harbor, Port Antonio exudes the relaxed charm of a sleepy fishing village. Once a center for banana export, the area is distinctly less commercial than the other resort towns. Visitors can explore the many art galleries, hike jungle trails, and snorkel and scuba dive the coral reefs. A popular swimming spot is the beautiful 60-meter-deep Blue Lagoon, fed by freshwater springs, and site of the namesake movie starring Brooke Shields. Navy Island, set between Port Antonio's two harbors and reached by ferry, was once owned by movie swashbuckler Errol Flynn and was renowned for wild parties. Today the island is a favorite for picnics and day trips.
Black River Safari Boat Tour
and YS Falls
Crocodiles and more than 100 species of birds, including herons and snowy egrets, are among the critters that make their home along the mangrove-fringed Black River - the longest in Jamaica. Visitors tour the river on guided boats and enjoy a running commentary on the area's ecology and history. At YS Falls, Jamaica's largest and least commercial cascades, visitors can play Tarzan on the rope swing and plunge into the wading pool below fed by natural springs. Canopy rides and river tubing are also available.
Kool Runnings (Water Park)
The water park features seven slides, all of which have different names from famous Jamaican phrases and places in Jamaica. There is a lazy river, a kiddy island and Anancy Village where go-karting and bungee trampoline activities are available. There are also several restaurants and a souvenir shop.
Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain, Ocho Rios
Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain is a popular rainforest adventure. Ocho Rios visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the town and sea on the Rainforest SkyExplorer, a chairlift ascending the mountain. The more adventurous can zoom down the mountain on Bobsled Jamaica, a single person roller coaster ride through the forest, or glide through the treetops on Tranopy, a ziplining adventure. Other attractions here include guided nature walks, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, and an infinity pool and waterslide