Rio Grande River Rafting
A relaxing trip aboard a bamboo raft poled along by a local boatmen is a familiar symbol of Jamaica and represents the island's first tourist activity other than its beaches. Bamboo rafting in Jamaica originated on the Rio Grande, a river in Port Antonio area. Although it's not exactly adventurous, it's a tame and safe outing, rafting the Rio Grande is the best rafting experience on the island, and the most fun.Bamboo rafts where originally used to transport produce, especially bananas, from the interior of the island. The legendary Hollywood star, Errol Flynn, who made Port Antonio his home, introduced rafting for fun. The ride takes about two to three hours, depending on your entry point, speed of the river and strength of your boatman.. You can customize this tour by adding more attractions long this this. places like: Blue Lagoon, Somerset Falls, Frenchman Cove, Boston Bay, Long Bay Beach and more