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Ocho Rios is located on the northeastern coast of Jamaica. Its name is Spanish for Eight Rivers although Ocho Rios does not actually host eight rivers. Once a fishing village, Ocho Rios is now a town that caters to tourism. It is a port of call for cruise ships and features a deep water pier that has space for three cruise ships. It is not uncommon to have the streets of Ocho Rios teeming with cruise ship passengers.
Ocho Rios is known for verdant, lush landscapes and rolling hills and yet, Ocho Rios owes much of its fame to Dunn's River Falls, a much photographed and traversed attraction. ...
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Dunn's Falls plummets 180 metres cascading over tiers of smooth rock right onto the beach. Both the falls and the beach draw many visitors.
Ochos Rios affords many attractions and endless opportunities for day trips. Chukka Cove is located 15 minutes from town and is a farm and stable that offers horseback excursions. Safari Tours takes you to White River for river tubing or hiking. Cranbook Flower Forest features well laid out gardens and provides the opportunity for nature hikes, swimming, bird watching and pond fishing as well as horse and donkey rides. Dolphin Cove presents the unique opportunity to swim with dolphins or sharks, interact with sting rays whose barbs have been removed and take nature hikes where you may encounter parrots, native snakes, turtles, iguanas and stunning nature. Shaw Park Botanical Gardens is situated high on the hilltop overlooking the Bay of Ochos Rios providing glorious views. The Wassi Art Pottery Factory tour allows you to tour a studio and witness the art of pottery making.
Ocho Rios also features many beaches, each unique and varied from the other with some boasting an electric, fun atmosphere, others being favourite locations for the locals, and others like Mallards Beach that attract a huge crowd of tourists making people watching a full
time occupation. These gorgeous beaches provide the ideal opportunity for fun in the sun, lounging in the silky sand, and participating in a myriad of water sports and activities. Ocho Rios is truly an enjoyable and magical vacation destination.
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The currency used is the Jamaican Dollar but the United States Dollar is also accepted.
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The average year round temperature is 27°C and there is little variation throughout the year.
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The language spoken in Ocho Rios is English but Jamaican Creole is the most widely spoken language.
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The time zone in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is GMT (UTC) -5.
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Documents required to visit Ocho Rios
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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