“Ochi,” as the locals call it, makes an excellent base for active travellers who wish to partake in myriad adventures.

Ocho Rios is more than just a popular cruise ship port; it’s a mesmerising, colourful town with a variety of offerings. The town and nearby districts boast breathtakingly lush vegetation and a dramatically varied landscape of magnificent mountains and impeccable beaches.

Ocho Rios is a nature lover’s paradise. Rainforest Adventures at Mystic Mountain offers visitors several expeditions that delve into the area’s diverse ecosystem. From way up high to down below, the Green Grotto Caves feature large rock formations, distinct ceiling pockets and covert waterways.

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The most famed of Ocho Rios’ outdoor attractions is undoubtedly Dunn’s River Falls. Each day, guides lead visitors up and back down the waterfall, which flows into the sea and adjoins a beach where visitors can relax, get a bite or shop. Near Dunn’s River Falls is Dolphin Cove, which is considered the Caribbean’s number one attraction. Whilst its main offering is swimming and interacting with dolphins, it also showcases the Caribbean’s one and only Night Dolphin and Shark Extravagant Show in the ocean.

YAAMAN, Adventure Park offers several unique tours out of Prospect Estate, an 18th-century property featuring a great house. Visitors can tour the grounds in a number of ways. Chukka Caribbean Adventures also organises exciting tours, as do Island Routes and Jamaica Tours.

Did you know?

The 1962 James Bond movie, Dr. No, was the first of the popular film series, and it was shot on location in Ocho Rios.

Vendors welcome you with warm smiles and jokes whilst displaying their handmade jewellery, paintings and more.

Ocho Rios is known for its active nightlife scene. A stroll down Main Street is enough to experience the town’s raw night-time entertainment. Another great option for drinks and dancing are the bars and lounges at the hotels and resorts.

Don’t leave Jamaica without taking a piece of it with you. Unique and cost-effective souvenirs can be found at the Original Ocho Rios Craft Park, Island Village, down Main Street and at the Taj Mahal Shopping Center — whose design was inspired by the actual Taj Mahal in India.

Did you know?

You can get a glimpse of old-time Ocho Rios by simply taking a stroll down Main Street. The array of shops and boutiques offer a treasure trove of goodies.

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