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Ocho Rios

Climb Dunn's River Falls, ride the bobsled at Mystic Mountain, swim at Island Gully Falls and eat jerk at Scotchies, all on Jamaica's north coast.

Approved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026

Itineraries

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Where to stay

Central Ocho Rios for the beach, craft market and jerk centres on foot; the hills of St. Ann for quiet; resort and villa stretches along the coast for beach days.

The areas: Central Ocho Rios, Hills of St. Ann, Coastal resorts.

Where to stay in Ocho Rios: areas and adviceHotels in Ocho Rios

Places to see

All things to do in Jamaica
NatureDunn's River FallsTerraced waterfall of over 900 feet that empties into the sea, climbed with or without a guide.Entry: Paid entry
NatureGreen Grotto CavesCave system near Discovery Bay, once a Taino shelter and smugglers' hideout, with a guided walking tour.Entry: Guided tour
NatureIsland Gully FallsWaterfall and blue hole in the hills above Ocho Rios, with pools, cliff jumps and rope swings.Entry: Paid entry
NatureMystic MountainRainforest park in Ocho Rios with a bobsled ride, a zip line, a coaster and an artisan village.Entry: Pay per ride or package
BeachOcho Rios Bay BeachWhite sand town beach, also called Turtle Beach, between the hotels and the Ocho Rios cruise pier.Entry: Paid entry
MarketOcho Rios Craft MarketMarket in Ocho Rios selling handmade crafts, jewelry and art from local artisans.Entry: Free to browse
FoodOcho Rios Jerk CentreJerk centre in the heart of Ocho Rios serving platters of jerk chicken, pork, fish, conch and sausage.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodScotchies Jerk Centre, Drax HallJerk centre at Drax Hall known for jerk chicken and pork, named by the Jamaica Tourist Board.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumSeville Heritage ParkArchaeological site of Sevilla la Nueva, with a Great House museum and a replica Taino village.Entry: Guided tour, weekdays
NatureTurtle River ParkFree 3-hectare park at the entrance to Ocho Rios with a walkway, a turtle pond and gazebos.Entry: Free to visit