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Green Grotto Caves

Jamaica's most prominent natural attraction are the caves on the island's north coast, between Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, just a few kilometres from Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay. The huge labyrinthine limestone cave found here is 5,003 feet (1,525m) long and characterised by stalactites, stalagmites, overhead ceiling pockets, numerous chambers, light holes, and in its depths a subterranean lake. The caves have played an important role in Jamaican history, from when the Arawak Indians used them for shelter. They have been used as a hideout for Spaniards during the British take-over, a haven for runaway slaves, and even as a den for smugglers running arms to Cuba.

Address: Runaway Bay
Website: www.greengrottocavesja.com
Telephone: 973 2841
Opening time: Daily 9am to 4pm
Admission: Non-residents: US$20 (adults) and US$10 (children 4-12 years); 45-minute guided tour, hard hat rental and complimentary drink included