Destination Jamaica: Popular Attractions

Posted on 17. Jan, 2012 by Jo-Ann in Travel

Dunn’s River Falls – Ocho Rios

Dunn's River Falls by Mr. R

Dunn’s River Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Jamaica and by extension the Caribbean. The falls are surrounded by ornate, green trees that provides shade for visitors. It takes 30 minutes to climb the falls, and the climbs are guided.

Dunn's River Falls by Tom Nguyen

A truly outstanding treasure offering 600 feet of climbing pleasure for both vistors and locals. The falls can be hiked with relative ease, often in a ‘hand holding’ human chain lead by a  tour guide.

Doctor’s Cave Beach – Montego Bay

Doctor's Cave Beach by Matt Howry

 Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay tops the list of favorites with its sugary white sands and calm, malachite waters.

View of Doctor's Cave Beach from the ship by Matt Howry

There is a story behind the name of this beautiful beach. “Sir Herbert Barker, a famous British Osteopath visited the beach and later published an article boosting it by declaring that the waters have curative powers and that he was restored to good health after bathing there.”

YS Falls – St. Elizabeth

YS Falls by Scot Campbell

“Boasting a magnificent 7 tiered cascading waterfall, an expansive wading pool fed by underground springs, exciting canopy rides which carreen you down the alley high above the falls. river tube rides and spectactular views, adventure waits for you in the Jungle !”

YS Falls, Jamaica by Ben Turner

You can swim in the pools at the bottom of each cascade. There are wooden steps to the side of the falls that you can use to climb to the top. Or swing jungle-style from a looong rope and splash feet-first into the falls. If you want a little less action, hang out by the most natural man-made pools, fed by water from the falls. 

Port Royal

Port Royal by Jessica Wadsworth

Port Royal once the pirate capital of the Caribbean, was the centre of shipping merchandising in the Caribbean Sea during the latter half of the 17th century. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1692 and successive fires, hurricanes, flooding and another earthquake in 1907. Port Royal today is visited more for its delicious seafood than for any other reason.

For more information: http://www.real-jamaica-vacations.com/port-royal-jamaica.html

Dolphin Cove

by Liline Sur

“Located in Lucea, Hanover, this 20 acre property is the largest natural dolphin lagoon in the world.”

by Liline Sur

“Visitors have the opportunity to interact and “Swim With” dolphins in their natural sea environment.”

For more information: http://www.dolphincovejamaica.com/

Just a few stops to make on your trip to Jamaica.

So pack your bags and go!

For much more information see: http://www.visitjamaica.com/