waterfall
Dunn's River Falls
A terraced waterfall cascading 180 meters over natural limestone steps directly into the Caribbean Sea, climbable in a human chain.
4 km · about 5 min drive
North AmericaJamaicaSaint Ann Parish
Ocho Rios
Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica · North America
About Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Saint Ann’s Bay, 53km from Blue Mountains, Jamaica.
Ocho Rios is in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, with about 9,500 people. The nearest town is Saint Ann’s Bay, about 11 km away.
Ocho Rios (Spanish for "Eight Rivers") (Jamaican Patois: Ochi) is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica, and is more widely referred to as Ochi by locals. Beginning as a sleepy fishing village, Ocho Rios has seen explosive growth in recent decades to become a popular tourist destinationRead more
featuring duty-free shopping, a cruise-ship terminal, tourist attractions and several beaches and acclaimed resorts. In addition to being a port of call for cruise ships, Ocho Rios also hosts cargo ships at the Reynolds Pier for the exportation of sugar, limestone, and in the past, bauxite. The estimated population of the town in 2011 was 16,671, which is nearly 10% of the total population of St. Ann. The town is served by both Sangster International Airport (97 km west of Ocho Rios) and Ian Fleming International Airport (17 km east of Ocho Rios). Scuba diving and other water sports are offered in the town's vicinity.
The name "Ocho Rios" is a possible misnomer, as there are not eight rivers in the area. It could be a British corruption of the original Spanish name "Las Chorreras" ("the waterfalls"), a name given to the village because of the nearby Dunn's River Falls.
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Within an hour or so of Ocho Rios: Dunn's River Falls (4 km), Blue Mountains, Jamaica (53 km), Bob Marley Museum, Kingston (55 km).
Where is Ocho Rios?
Ocho Rios is in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, about 11 km from Saint Ann’s Bay.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,450
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Jamaica
- Region
- Saint Ann Parish
- Timezone
- America/Jamaica
- Coordinates
- 18.4076, -77.1031
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Worth the detour from Ocho Rios
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Blue Mountains, Jamaica
Jamaica's highest mountain range producing the world-renowned Blue Mountain coffee, with misty peaks, hiking trails, and stunning Caribbean sunrise views.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Bob Marley Museum, Kingston
The former home and recording studio of reggae legend Bob Marley, preserved as a museum celebrating his life, music, and cultural impact.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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