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Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios is in Jamaica.

Commonly referred to as Ochi, Ocho Rios is located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica. A popular destination for cruise ships and tourists alike, it features a bulk of resorts and tourist attractions. There are many conveniences, such as supermarkets and restaurants.

Get in

A local airport provides charter plane access from the larger airports in Montego Bay and Kingston.

Get around

Route taxis are everywhere. To give you an idea of the local cost 120 JA$ is the cost of a shared route taxis between Ocho Rios and Oracabessa!

Chartered taxis from Ocho Rios to Kingston can cost as little as 500 JA$!
You share with lots of other people!

Hotel taxis are very expensive.

Minibuses go around the island from badly organised transportation centres.

See
  • Dunns River Falls, Highway A3, Phone: +1 876 974 2857. A beautiful falls that visitors can pay to climb.


  • Do
  • Dolphin Cove, Highway A3, Phone: +1 876-974-5335 or +1 876-795-0484, . Daily 8:30AM-5:30PM. Dolphin encounters and swims.
  • Shaw Park Botanical Gardens
  • Coyaba River Garden
  • Chukka Cove Adventures


  • Buy
  • Harmony Hall, Tower Isle, Phone: +1 876 974 2870, . Genuine Jamaica artwork and handicraft in an exquisite Victorian gingerbread house outside Ocho Rios.


  • Eat
  • Steamed fish at the Fishermen's Beach in Ocho Rios.
  • Passage to IndiaGreat Indian food.
  • Toscanini's. The best Italian/Caribbean food.


  • Drink

    John Crows - Modern Bar and Food at very reasonable prices with excellent service.
    Margaritaville - Beach, themed bar and waterslide. Drinks are expensive when compared to other local bars. Beach party and club nights a regular event.
    Hard Rock Café.
    Ocean's Eleven - Beachfront bar with special event nights ( Thursday is latin night!).
    Ocho Rios is a town on the northern coast of Jamaica, located in the parish of Saint Ann. It is a popular tourist destination, well known for scuba diving and other water sports.

    Ocho Rios was once a sleepy fishing village until it was discovered. Ocho Rios is a favored destination of many famous beachcombers such as disco diva Donna Summer, and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. Mark Hamilton was once quoted as saying "The moon resides in Ocho Rios". It is now second only to Montego Bay in importance to the tourism industry in Jamaica.

    It is a popular destination for cruise ships.

    Ocho Rios is big also known as the home of Dunn's River Falls. This is a popular attraction that is visited by thousands of visitors each year. Dunn's River Falls cascades down approximately 695 feet into the sea. Fed by springs located in the hills above, visitors take pleasure in 'climbing' the falls as the water rushes around them.

    Several of the best resorts in Jamaica are located near Ocho Rios, including the all-inclusive Sans Souci Couples Resort & Spa and the Sandals Grand Ocho Rios, the newly built RIU Ocho Rios, the refurbished Shaw Park Beach Hotel & Spa, the Jamaica Inn, Royal Plantation and The Blue House Luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn. Ocho Rios has gained substantially in popularity among vacationers in recent years as the north coast highway has been improved...



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    Hotels in Ocho Rios
    Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Score 6.325 from 3 reviews
    P.O. Box 24, White River Bay 6.33/10
    Crystal ripple Beach Lodge offers only deluxe, beach-view rooms facing a private white sand bay approximately 1500 ft. long on Cutlass Bay. ... more
     
    Silver Seas Hotel Score 5 from 1 reviews
    66 James Avenue 5/10
    A spacious colonial style resort, Silver Seas has character and old world charm. Never losing its magic, it was the first resort hotel on the North shore and a romantic haven for the rich and famous. Throughout the gardens there are flowering bougainvilleas, pungent all-spice, banana, breadfruit, ackee, coconut, papaya and mango trees. ... more
     
    More hotels in Ocho Rios

    Ocho Rios Coyaba Gardens Jeep Safari 3.5 hours

    Ocho Rios Coyaba Gardens Jeep Safari

    Travel in a Zebra striped Jeep to the exotic and colorful Coyaba River Garden, where you will take a leisurely walk around the property, admiring crystal clear natural springs, which rise on the property, waterfalls, beautiful flora and giant tropical trees. Also browse through a museum, which displays artifacts of Jamaica's amazing history. Watch fish in their natural aquarium and visit the gift shop.

    Your journey continues to 2000 feet above sea level, to Murphy's Hill, the highest view point, for a panoramic view of Ocho Rios and the surrounding areas. From this vantage point you can catch a glimpse of the Blue Mountains and even Cuba on a clear day.

    Travel through the hills to a 17th Century Landmark, 'The Spanish Bridge', which overlooks the blue waters of the White River, ideal for relaxing and rejuvenating. Natives have been known to seek out this river for reducing the signs of aging!

    You will be taken through more lush vegetation on the way back to your hotel.

    Yeah Mon! You have just seen a piece of the best that Jamaica has to offer!

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    Ocho Rios Horseback Ride 'n' Swim 3 hours

    Ocho Rios Horseback Ride 'n' Swim

    Take an air conditioned bus ride along the scenic coastline from Ocho Rios, pass the quaint town of St. Ann's Bay, the location of the original Spanish capital of the island, to the Chukka Cove Polo Club.

    Saddle up for the 3 hour horseback ride through historic St. Ann. The tour takes you through Richmond and Llandovery, two of the oldest sugar estates on the island, with property titles dating back to the 1660's and along the beachfront to Chukka Cove's private beach!

    Enjoy complimentary refreshments whilst your guides unsaddle your mounts and prepare for the amazing bareback ride in the Caribbean Sea! An experience enjoyable for both you, and your horse!

    Afterwards, relax and take a shower while the guides re-saddle the horses for the return trip to Chukka Cove.

    Browse the gift shop filled with unique Jamaican treasures and enjoy a cold drink and Jerk Chicken from the Chukka Grill and Bar.

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    Camel Trek and Plantation Tour Varies

    Prospect Plantation is an agricultural property established in the 18th Century. Take a tractor drawn Jitney and experience a working Jamaican Plantation, where you will see bananas, cassava, sugar cane, coffee, all spice and many other crops! You will see the magnificent White River Gorge - a spectacular view. Jamaica's first hydro-electric power station was built here by Sir Harold Mitchell.

    At Sir Harold's Viewpoint the Jitney stops for you to enjoy a cool refreshing drink. From this viewpoint, the island's north coast and the probable site of Columbus' first view of the island can be seen. On a clear day, Cuba, some 90 miles away to the north, is visible on the horizon. The channel between the two islands was known as the Spanish Main by buccaneers because it was the main route taken by ships en route to Spain from Central America.

    You will also embark on a Camel Trek around the Plantation. Marvel at the stunning scenery and enjoy the unusual experience of riding a camel! You will be amazed at just how high you are on top of a camel!

    You will also get be taken to other points of interest within Prospect Plantation, such as, the Great House and the surrounding gardens, Butterfly Aviary, as well as getting the chance to feed the ostriches, pet the camels and see Farmer Joe climb a 30 foot Coconut Tree!

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    Negril Beach Tour from Ocho Rios 10 hours

    Rick's caf?, Negril

    Travel along the beautiful North Coast via Montego Bay to the village of Negril, where time stands still and relaxation becomes a way of life.

    Explore seven miles of uninterrupted white sand beach, pick a spot to savor the sun and cast away your inhibitions.

    End the day by watching the best sunset in Jamaica at Rick's Caf?, where you will also have the opportunity to watch as the locals dive from the 50ft cliffs!

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