Ocho Rios Vacations

An Ocho Rios vacation will rest you in the middle of two contrasting tourist towns of Jamaica, Montego Bay in the west and Port Antonio to the east. If you choose to have an Ocho Rios vacation you will be just an hour away from any popular destination on either side of Ocho Rios. An Ocho Rios vacation are arguable one of the most sort after Caribbean escapes. Situated on the north of Jamaica an Ocho Rios vacation is just right for all who wishes to embrace its seductive nature. There must be a reason why Ocho Rios has so many returning guests.

The name “Ocho Rios” has two likely meaning deriving from Spanish. The first is “Eight Rivers” and the second “Las Chorreras” meaning spouts a perfect name seeing as Ochos rios has many waterfalls. This town was once a fishing and banana port, but as now blossom into a vacation hub. Ocho Rios vacation present one with many activities to indulge in. During an Ocho Rios vacation there will not be enough time to explore all. Some of the outings include deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, tennis, golf, polo, horseback riding, and waterfalls not to mention the several astonishing beaches.

Ocho Rios vacation present one with many activities to indulge in. During an Ocho Rios vacation there will not be enough time to explore all. Some of the outings include deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, tennis, golf, polo, horseback riding, and waterfalls not to mention the several astonishing beaches.

Ocho Rios vacations are famous for another reason also. One of Jamaica’s best known attractions is the Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios. Cascading over a number of rocks down to the sea this waterfall is just incredible. Tourists and locals travel miles to enjoy a day at these lovely falls.

If you choose an Ocho Rios vacation one of the many striking things you will experience is the ecological balance of this lovely town. Home of many rivers and falls, wonderful beaches with a mountainous backdrop where one find the Fern Gully. It was once a brook, however now it’s a magnificent dale of some 700 different types of ferns.

Ocho Rios vacations will never be boring, there are so many things to do and see. The Parish of St Ann where Ocho Rios is located plays a very important role in Jamaica’s history. St. Ann is birthplace of Jamaica’s two most famous sons Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley. Christopher Columbus also landed there on his first voyage.

If you are a Bob Marley fan then with an Ocho Rios vacation you will be in close proximity to visit his resting place. Another attraction that you will enjoy on your Ocho Rios vacation is the Dophin Cove. There are three events with the dolphins, "The Touch Encounter," "The Swim With" and "The Encounter Swim". These activities are intended to bring visitors close with the dolphins.

Ocho Rios vacation is synonymous with beauty, history and greatness. The Coyaba Park and museum is a perfect example. In the Arawak language the word “coyaba” means paradise, a visit to this park while on your Ocho Rios vacation will be well worth it. Coyaba located 420 feet above sea level on the grounds of a perfectly manicured plantation. A lot of Jamaica’s historic, artifacts remnants of the past infuse with beauty can be found here.

An Ocho Rios vacation will put you in a position to experience many attractions. Just one hour away from the airport your vacation will start the very moment you exit the plane. Your Ocho Rios vacation will give you the chance to participate in over 20 activities in and around Ocho Rios. These are interesting, tasteful and enjoyable things that were designed with you in mind.