Ocho Rios Tourist Attractions
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Ocho Rios shelters in a harbor on Jamaica's north coast amid a region of tropical gardens and water falls. Hibiscus and poinsettia grow in profusion like nowhere else on the island.
Dunn's River Falls
600ft/180yds of gently terraced waterfalls is one of Jamaica's most famous natural attractions. Dunn's River Falls' limestone tiers are climbed with the aid of a guide.
Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain
Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain offers fun in the forest. Visitors can try the Sky lift Explorer, a chairlift that takes you up the mountain; Bobsled Jamaica, a single person roller coaster type ride through the forest; or Tranopy, a ziplining adventure.
Fern Gully
Tree ferns form a canopy overhead in gorge-like Fern Gully, a 3mi/4.8k winding road built on an old river bed.
Coyaba River Garden and Museum
A creek-side garden and small local history museum featuring exhibits of rare maps and artifacts from Jamaica's turbulent past can be found at the Coyaba River Garden and Museum in Ocho Rios.Also on site is the Mahoe waterfalls which cascade down over rock. From the Ysassis Lookout Point visitors can see over Ocho Rios Bay
Prospect Plantation
Prospect Plantation is a working plantation with a variety of crops. Tours are open to the public. In addition to the plantation grounds and buildings, visitors will find a butterfly enclosure and opportunities for horseback riding and even camel riding.
Discovery Bay, Jamaica
The town of Discovery Bay is so named due to Columbus's 1494 landing. The port established under the Spanish as Puerto Seco now has large industrial installations spoiling the underwater life and coral reefs.
Columbus Park
Ruins of buildings from the Spanish colonial period plus interesting artifacts of early Jamaican life are presented on the 3ac/1.2ha nicely landscaped grounds of Columbus Park in Discovery Bay.
Green Grotto Caves
The Green Grotto Caves are the reputed hideaway of Spanish settlers escaping from the British. Jamaica's best known limestone caves features stalactites and stalagmite and an underground lake.
Enchanted Garden
Enchanted Gardens features 20ac/8ha of mountainside gardens, 14 waterfalls, small pools, hammocks, and areas to relax. Exotic birds inhabit a large walk-in aviary. Also featured is a seaquarium with tropical fish and plants.
Shaw Park Gardens
Shaw Park Garden encompasses 25ac/10ha of tropical foliage. A waterfall cascades down a rocky path through the plant life. Situated high in the hills the gardens overlook Ocho Rios and the Caribbean Sea beyond.
Highgate, Jamaica
Highgate is a charming artists colony surrounded by plantations of bananas and coconuts.
Harmony Hall
Highlighted with gingerbread fretwork, 19th C Harmony Hall houses one of the islands most recognized art and craft centers.
Jamaica Farewell
Jamaica Farewell is a song and dance show with a colorful carnival flavor. The performances are on days that cruise ships are in port.
Map of Ocho Rios Attractions
Map - Ochos Rios
