5 EXPERIENCES YOU CANNOT MISS...
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Blue Hole Waterfall...
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White River Tubing...
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Mystic Mountain...
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Dunn's River Falls...
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The Beaches of Jamaica...
This pristine waterfall is one of the most iconic destinations in Ocho
Rios, Jamaica. A popular swimming hole, Blue Hole has rope swings for
the adventurous and smooth cliffs for sunbathing. Located in the parish
of St. Mary, the area isn't easy to find and does require light hiking.
Visitors can enlist the help of locals who serve as area guides to trek to
the top of the waterfall.
Enjoy a 3-mile drift down a winding, spring-fed river that offers equal
doses of excitement and relaxation at White River. Most of the journey
is smooth, easy sailing, with a few rapids near the end of the river path.
Travelers can take in the stunning foliage during the 45-minute tour
or learn more about Jamaica's history from knowledgeable tour guides
floating along with groups in their own bottomed inner tubes.
Mystic Mountain offers a wide array of rainforest adventures. True to
Jamaica's culture, the mountain offers a 1,000-meter bobsled track
through the trees. Visitors can also fly across a canopy zip line or soar
700 feet above the rainforest in a chair lift. Atop the mountain, enjoy a
contemporary menu of Caribbean cuisine at the mountain's restaurant
open for lunch and dinner.
A natural amusement park built around the waterfalls of Dunn's River,
this is a prime destination for hiking the Jamaican landscape and sliding
and swimming down the falls. Helpful tour guides lead the way up to
the top, and the climb is suitable for all ages. Be sure to check out the
craft market, which is chock full of souvenirs from local artisans. Visitors
can also store their valuables in lockers provided by the park.
You don't have to check in to a fancy resort hotel to enjoy Jamaica's white
sand beaches. UDC Beach is one of the prime public beach destinations
in Ocho Rios. Go scuba diving and explore the coral reef off the shore of
UDC Beach. Reggae Beach and James Bond Beach, where scenes from
the James Bond movie Dr. No were filmed, also offer a renowned public
beach experience.