| Ocho Rios, Jamaica has made the transition from a | | | | island. As you reach this beautiful location, you can find |
| sleepy fishing village to a major tourist resort in | | | | over 500 species of tropical fern and foliage that is |
| Jamaica. Get a glimpse of this wonderful town and | | | | typically only found in a tropical rainforest. |
| what it has to offer. | | | | What was once a small town has since thrived into a |
| Ocho Rios, which translated from Spanish means | | | | major tourist resort. Although it is now a |
| "Eight Rivers", is a gorgeous town on the north coast | | | | world-renowned tourist destination, the culture still |
| of Jamaica. Over the past twenty years, "Ochi" (as | | | | persists in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. And there has been a |
| the locals refer to it) has grown from a sleepy fishing | | | | number of new beaches, hundreds of added acres, |
| village into a popular tourist destination. As a matter of | | | | and even more hotels and restaurants and shopping |
| fact, Ocho Rios is the second most visited tourist | | | | areas added. |
| destination in Jamaica. | | | | One of the more recent additions to this town is the |
| Although Ocho Rios translates into eight rivers, it is in | | | | deep water pier that has space for up to three cruise |
| fact the stunning waterfalls along with the flora and | | | | ships. As a result of this, the way has been made |
| fauna that catch your attention first. In addition, Ocho | | | | clear for a whole new influx of tourists. There now are |
| Rios, Jamaica owes a large part of its fame to Dunn's | | | | cruise ship visitors that sprawl throughout the town on |
| River Falls, which is a highly touted attraction. In fact, | | | | a regular basis. And this is just another great way that |
| Dunn's River Falls is one of the most photographed | | | | you can reach the wonderful town of Ocho Rios. |
| and climbed locations in Jamaica. | | | | Among the many things to do in Ocho Rios, Jamaica |
| There is great fun to be had swimming near or under | | | | includes Chukka Cove, Safari Tours, and Dolphin Cove. |
| the cool water of Dunn's River Falls. Don't be surprised | | | | Chukka Cove is a farm and stable where you can |
| if you find that it's the wonderful scenery that arrests | | | | ride... no matter what your experience level. The beach |
| your attention. Whether you decide to climb the falls or | | | | ride takes you to a dairy and cattle farm to the beach |
| not, you can witness spectacular scenery peering over | | | | through the waves. Safari Tours allows you to embark |
| the falls. | | | | on a river tubing ride or a nice hiking trip through the |
| Another famous attraction near Ocho Rios is Fern | | | | hills, finishing off with Dunn's River Falls. And lastly, |
| Gulley, which is a rocky gorge of tremendous depth. | | | | Dolphin Cove allows visitors to touch, play and swim |
| Fern Gulley weaves for four miles from the Ocho Rios | | | | with dolphins. |
| coast all the way up into the mountainous area of the | | | | |