Ocho Rios is a town in the north coast of Jamaica in the parish of St. Ann. The literal translation of the name Ocho Rios is ‘eight rivers’, but this does not really describe this region of Jamaica. Ocho Rios is believed to be an adulteration of the name “Las Chorreras” which means ‘the spouts’ or simply, the waterfalls. It is claimed that the British are the ones responsible for this misnomer because of the Dunn’s River Falls nearby the village.Before, Ocho Rios is just a fishing village, but now this place is known to tourists. This place also became notable for its exposure in the first James Bond film, Dr. No as the home of Miss Taro and also featured as a primary location for “Piranha II: The Spawning’ movie. Furthermore, after several developments, Ocho Rios is now known to be a very beautiful resort stunned with amazing beaches and waterfalls. Also, there are interesting colonial-period buildings like the Geddes Memorial Church famous as an attraction to tourists.

Aside from the aforementioned spots in Ocho Rios, there are still lots of places to visit and activities to offer:

Have a step on the Dunn’s River Falls. The Dunn’s is probably the most famous site in Ocho Rios. Here everyone is able to climb up and down the falls along with the rushing waters because of its stepping stones along the middle of the falls. Also, there is a Dunn’s River Feast in each week suited for party people, where you can dance, sing and swim at the same time.

Have a trip on the Mystic Mountain. The eco-friendly Mystic Mountain is a winner for Ocho Rios attractions and your adventure here will be definitely worth remembering. One trip can take you 700 feet high up above the rainforest and blue waters. You can choose among the four adventure trips, or probably try them all: Sky Explorer, Mystic Waterslide, Bobsled Ride or the Canopy Zip line.

Take a dive on the Dolphin Cove. Three minutes from the famous Dunn’s River Falls is a marine attraction called the Dolphin Cove. In here you can experience an up-close and personal encounter with bottlenose dolphins in the Caribbean Sea. Your day will not be wasted as you try to have a nature trail or maybe kayaking.

See how wonderful life is in the Reggae Beach. Wonder why this beach is named like this? Well, you’ll get to enjoy soft reggae music here as you lie on the coast and taste the calmness and beauty of the beach. Witness a white-sand beach at its best and delight yourself in tasty local cuisines offered by seaside restaurants.

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