Ocho Rios Jamaica

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The town was not more than a fishing harbour until the early 1900 when interest in tourism began to shape the landscape and transformed Ocho Rios into the beautiful resort town it is today with beautiful beaches, all inclusive resorts, villas, duty free shopping, craft shopping and fishing beaches where you can enjoy seafood dishes(Island style)as well as various water sports activities, attractions and sightseeing tours. Climb a waterfall...there is something for everyone so come travel with us across the Island and let us share the warmth and beauty of our Island home. Without a doubt the most popular attraction in Ocho Rios and one of Jamaica's natural treasures. A 15 minutes drive from town, Dunn's River Falls is internationally known as a living-growing phenomenon consisting of 600 feet of cascading waterfalls with several natural pools surrounded by dense forestry. At the bottom of the Falls is one of our best beaches where you can engage in water sports, or just bask in the sun while enjoying the scenery. There are restaurants, a craft market and restrooms conveniently located in beautiful surroundings. Climbing the fall is a wet but easily navigable ascent from its starting point on the beach and is quite exhilarating as you're showered with cool clear water all the way to the top (approximately 45 minutes). It's best to use a guide as he knows the safest spots, will take care of your pictures and will help you enjoy the experience. We suggest tennis or aqua shoes for safety as well as comfort. Shaw Park Gardens which is 550 feet above sea level and located on the grounds of a former hotel boasts a stunning view of Ocho Rios. The Gardens are creatively planted, resplendent with unusual flowers, plants, trees and a near perpendicular waterfall.Jamaica (Listeni/dʒəˈmeɪkə/) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, comprising the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles. The island, 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi) in area, lies about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 191 kilometres (119 mi) west of Hispaniola, the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Jamaica is the fifth-largest island country in the Caribbean.[5] Once a Spanish possession known as Santiago, in 1655 it came under the rule of England (later Great Britain), and was called Jamaica. It achieved full independence from the United Kingdom on 6 August 1962.[6] With 2.8 million people, it is the third most populous Anglophone country in the Americas, after the United States and Canada. Kingston is the country's largest city and its capital, with a population of 937,700.[7][8] Jamaica has a large diaspora around the world, due to emigration from the country.[9] Jamaica is a Commonwealth realm, with Queen Elizabeth II as its monarch and head of state. Her appointed representative in the country is the Governor-General of Jamaica, currently Patrick Allen. The head of government and Prime Minister of Jamaica is Portia Simpson-Miller. Jamaica is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with legislative power vested in the bicameral Parliament of Jamaica, consisting of an appointed Senate and a directly elected House of Representatives.