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The Caribbean’s third-largest island, stretches 146 miles east to west and 51 miles north to south, covering nearly 11,000 square kilometers. About 2.5 million English-speaking residents call Jamaica 'home’. The tropical island includes 150 miles of beaches and more than 100 rivers. Jamaica has volcanic origins, which provides beautiful mountain views. Its tallest peak, in the Blue Mountains rises to 2,256 meters (7,400 FEET). Temperatures range from an average of 80 degrees F (winter) to 90 F (summer). Trade winds help to cool the Island and reduce humidity.
Island Village is Jamaica's first Park comprising of a wide range of entertainment and retail services on the Ocho Rios waterfront adjacent to the Cruise Ship Pier. Designed to reflect the sensibility of a small coastal community, the Village features an array of diverse entertainment including Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Cove Theater, ReggaeXplosion,The village Green, Beach sports and Duty Free with Specialty retail shopping. Click Here>>
Just a 5 minutes drive from the Apartment you will find the worlds famous Dunns River Falls where you can stop and climb the falls or swim at the beach. Click Here>>
This is hottest new destination in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the attraction capital of the Caribbean! Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain boasts over 100 acres of land stretching from the coast road entrance near Dunn’s River Falls to over 700 feet above sea level at the peak of Mystic Mountain. Click Here>>
Dolphin Cove is one of Ocho Rios's newest attractions where you can swim with the dolfins. If you are not inclined to swim with them, then a nice luncheon while enjoying the dolphin show is a great way to spend the afternoon. This attraction also offers a beach, other sightseeing of reptiles and, of course, a gift shop. Folks from all parts of Jamaica arrive daily to view or participate in this activity. Click Here>>
Visit Green Grotto Caves which played an important role in Jamaican history, when the Arawak Indians used them for shelter and as a haven for runaway slaves. Click Here>>
Another attraction close to Ocho Rios is Fern Gully which is an old river bed converted to a main road between Ocho Rios and Kingston. Another MUST SEE!
RIVER RAFTING
Try river rafting on the Martha Brae River. This attraction is located a few miles inland from Falmouth, which is about 20 miles from Ocho Rios. The rafting trip, which usually will last about an hour, will float all of your troubles away. Click Here>>
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