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Dunn’s River Falls

Just about two miles (3km) west from the centre of Ocho Rios is the popular beach and waterfall attraction of Dunn's River. The waterfall cascades down 600ft (183m), forming cool pools among slippery rocks, and a favourite tourist pursuit is to climb to...  see full details

Dolphin Cove

Alongside the Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios is Dolphin Cove, where visitors can swim with a family of bottlenose dolphins. The natural cove is surrounded by four acres of lush tropical rain forest. The cove is also home to other marine species,...  see full details

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...  see full details

Firefly

A cottage located on the cliff above Port Maria, 20 miles (32km) east of Ocho Rios, Firefly was the holiday retreat of famed British playwright and composer Sir Noel Coward. The house is now a national monument and has been preserved as Coward...  see full details

Columbus Park Museum

At Discovery Bay this varied and fascinating open-air museum has a vast collection of exhibits to explore. Visitors can stroll around under Pimento trees among artefacts like a tally (used to count bananas on the plantations), a water wheel, a canoe made from a...  see full details

Coyaba River Garden and Museum

A wonderful tourist attraction for those who like to stir some culture into their beach getaways, the Coyaba River Garden and Museum is an interesting and enchanting way to spend a couple of hours while on holiday in Ocho Rios. The museum -...  see full details