| Ocho Rios, which translated from Spanish means | | | | that is typically only found in a tropical rainforest. |
| "Eight Rivers", is a gorgeous town on the north coast | | | | What was once a small fishing and banana port has |
| of Jamaica. Over the past twenty years, "Ochi" (as | | | | since blossomed into a major tourist resort. Although |
| the locals refer to it) has grown from a sleepy fishing | | | | it is now a world-renowned tourist destination, the |
| village into a popular tourist destination. As a matter | | | | culture still persists in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. And there |
| of fact, Ocho Rios is the second most visited tourist | | | | has been a number of new beaches, hundreds of |
| destination in Jamaica. | | | | added acres, and even more hotels and restaurants |
| Although Ocho Rios translates into eight rivers, it is in | | | | and shopping areas added. |
| fact the stunning waterfalls along with the flora and | | | | One of the more recent additions to this town is the |
| fauna that catch your attention first. In addition, | | | | deep water pier that has space for up to three |
| Ocho Rios, Jamaica owes a large part of its fame to | | | | cruise ships. This added space has made way for a |
| Dunn's River Falls, which is a highly touted attraction. | | | | whole new wave of tourists. There now are cruise |
| In fact, Dunn's River Falls is one of the most | | | | ship visitors that sprawl throughout the town on a |
| photographed and climbed locations in Jamaica. | | | | regular basis. And this is just another great way that |
| There is great fun to be had swimming near or under | | | | you can reach the wonderful town of Ocho Rios. |
| the cool water of Dunn's River Falls. But you may | | | | Among the many things to do in Ocho Rios, Jamaica |
| very well find that it's the splendid scenery that | | | | includes Chukka Cove, Safari Tours, and Dolphin |
| captivates your attention. Whether you decide to | | | | Cove. Chukka Cove is a farm and stable where you |
| climb the falls or not, you can witness spectacular | | | | can ride... no matter what your experience level. The |
| scenery peering over the falls. | | | | beach ride takes you to a dairy and cattle farm to |
| Another famous attraction near Ocho Rios is Fern | | | | the beach through the waves. Safari Tours allows |
| Gulley, which is a rocky gorge of tremendous depth. | | | | you to embark on a river tubing ride or a nice hiking |
| For four miles from the coast of Ocho Rios, Fern | | | | trip through the hills, finishing off with Dunn's River |
| Gulley weaves its way up into the mountainous area | | | | Falls. Lastly, Dolphin Cove allows you to interact with |
| of the island. As you reach this beautiful location, you | | | | the dolphins by touching, playing and swimming with |
| can find over 500 species of tropical fern and foliage | | | | them. |