Activities
These are just a few of the attractions in and around Ocho Rios.
Ocho Rios Villa
Ocho Rios is located on the North Coast of Jamaica in the Garden Parish of St. Ann. It is easy to reach Ocho Rios from almost any part of Jamaica. Ocho Rios is one and a half to two hours from every major town in Jamaica and is the only resort town that borders five of the islands, most interesting parishes. This lively town boasts Jamaica's premier attraction, Dunn's River Falls and is the Caribbean's most beautiful cruise port. It also contains a some of the most beautiful villas in the country.
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Attractions:
- Dunns River Falls: enjoy a guided climb up the world-famous falls. http://www.dunnsriverfallsja.com/
- Dolphin cove: great fun for all the family! Swim with the dolphins: one of the premier attractions in Jamaica
- Mystic Mountain: Jamaica's newest tourist attraction, Mystic Mountain (Rain Forest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain), Ocho Rios Jamaica. This new attraction comes to Jamaica courtesy of Rain Forest Aerial Tram, a nature-loving company that already operates similar outfits in Costa Rica St. Lucia , and Dominica http://www.rainforestrams.com/
- Fishing and Boating: the beach at Island Village offers a full range of activities
- Scuba Jamaica: Diving and Rentals
- Prospect Plantation: go horseback riding, or simply enjoy the tour of this working plantation.
- Chukka Cove: A full equestrian complex, offering everything from polo to trail rides. They also offer mountain bike tours and river tubing. http://www.chukkacaribbean.com/OchoRios.
- Green Gratto Cave: take an underground tour through these historic caves with a crystal-clear lake at the bottom located between Discovery and Runaway Bays. The first Jamaicans, the Arawak Indians (Tainos) found shelter in the caves initially. Proof of this is evident in the multiple fragments of pottery and adzes that are unearthed from time to time. During the period of take-over by the English, the caves were used as a hideout for the Spaniards who were being driven out of the country.
- Battle Site Park and Museum:
- Sandals Golf & Country Club: Located in the hills just above the eastern end of the Ocho Rios area, this course with its narrow fairways, offers a challenging test of your game in a spectacular setting.
- Superclubs Golf Runaway Bay: part of the Breezes resort, offers a championship caliber, 18-hole golf course right in the middle of the Runaway Bay resort area.
- Fern Gully: drive through this 2 mile long ravine filled with ferns and other exotic vegetation.
- Coyaba River Garden & Museum: these gardens featuring lush tropical vegetation and the beautiful Mahoe Falls are haven of tranquility in the foot hills above Ocho Rios.www.coyabagarden.com
- Crabbrook Gardens: lovely gardens with great walking trails.
- Shaw Park Gardens: stroll through this lush tropical garden located on the Ocho Rios Ridge overlooking the town. Highlights are the spreading banyan tree and the cascading streams running through the garden.
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tours: offers downhill riding tour. It is a truly delightful bicycle trip, down the mountainsides and rolling hills, a grand way to see Jamaica.
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Comments from Guest:
Great Experience
"The villa is gorgeous, clean and the staff was excellent. Millicent did our grocery shopping and prepared some wonderful meals for us, she is a great cook. Heather the housekeeper was very polite and courteous. The level of service we received was exeptional. We will definetely be booking this villa on our next vaction."
Scarlet London
Review Submitted: May 4, 2010 date of State: April 2010.
A Great Place for a Getaway
"The rooms of the villa are spacious, clean, and comfortable. The views are amazing and the amenities of a pool, internet and cable service, books, movies and games were an added bonus. This was a wonderful vacation and I hope to return in the very near future. Thank you Cavel for making the process easy and for helping us to have such a great time! "
Dvenchi Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Review Submitted: May 26, 2008 Date of Stay: March 2008
Excellent Service and Quality Accommodation
"We would like to say thank you for the quality accommodations at the Ocean View Villa. My family enjoyed themselves in the beautiful town of Ocho Rios Jamaica, the view from the villa is Breathtaking."
Crybaby GA
Review Submitted: April 22, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010 |
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