| Ocho Rios, Jamaica is a favored tourist destination on | | | | can find over 500 species of tropical fern and foliage |
| Jamaica's northern coast. The name Ocho Rios or | | | | that is typically only found in a tropical rainforest. |
| "Ochi" (as it is referred to by the locals) actually | | | | What was once a small fishing and banana port has |
| means "Eight Rivers" in Spanish. This popular resort | | | | since blossomed into a major tourist resort. Although |
| area was once a small fishing and banana port but | | | | it is now a world-renowned tourist destination, the |
| today it's the haunt of beachcombers worldwide. As | | | | culture still persists in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. And there |
| a matter of fact, each year Ochi Rios attracts over | | | | has been a number of new beaches, hundreds of |
| 700,000 tourists, about half of which are cruise ship | | | | added acres, and even more hotels and restaurants |
| visitors. | | | | and shopping areas added. |
| Although Ocho Rios translates into eight rivers, it is in | | | | In fact, a recent addition to this town is the deep |
| fact the stunning waterfalls along with the flora and | | | | water pier and with space for up to three ships, |
| fauna that catch your attention first. In addition, | | | | Ocho Rios is now Jamaica's cruise ship capital. As a |
| Ocho Rios, Jamaica owes a large part of its fame to | | | | result of this, the way has been made clear for a |
| Dunn's River Falls, which is a highly touted attraction. | | | | whole new influx of tourists. There now are cruise |
| The truth is, Dunn's River Falls is among the most | | | | ship visitors that sprawl throughout the town on a |
| photographed locations in Jamaica. | | | | regular basis. And this is just another way to visit the |
| There is great fun to be had swimming near or under | | | | gorgeous town of Ocho Rios. |
| the cool water of Dunn's River Falls. Don't be | | | | Among the many things to do in Ocho Rios, Jamaica |
| surprised if you find that it's the wonderful scenery | | | | includes Chukka Cove, Safari Tours, and Dolphin |
| that arrests your attention. And the great news is | | | | Cove. Chukka Cove is a farm and stable where you |
| you'll be able to view the spectacular scenery peering | | | | can ride... no matter what your experience level. The |
| over the falls... whether you decide to climb the falls | | | | beach ride takes you to a dairy and cattle farm to |
| or not. | | | | the beach through the waves. Safari Tours allows |
| Fern Gulley is another famous attraction near Ocho | | | | you to embark on a river tubing ride or a nice hiking |
| Rios. It is a rocky gorge of tremendous depth. Fern | | | | trip through the hills, finishing off with Dunn's River |
| Gulley weaves for four miles from the Ocho Rios | | | | Falls. Lastly, Dolphin Cove allows you to interact with |
| coast all the way up into the mountainous area of | | | | the dolphins by touching, playing and swimming with |
| the island. As you reach this beautiful location, you | | | | them. |