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The Best Attractions In Ocho Rios

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Ocho Rios is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica. Just outside the city, travelers and residents can visit Columbus Park, where Columbus supposedly first came on land, and see maritime artifacts and Spanish colonial buildings. It was once a fishing village but now caters to tourists.It is a port of call for cruise ships as well as for cargo ships loading sugar, limestone, and in the past, bauxite.Scuba diving and other water sports are offered in the town's vicinity. The name Ocho Rios is a possibly misnomer, as there are not currently eight rivers in the area. It could be a British corruption of the original Spanish name La...
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The Best Attractions In Ocho Rios

  • 1. Dunn's River Falls and Park Ocho Rios
    Dunn's River Falls is a famous waterfall near Ocho Rios, Jamaica and a major Caribbean tourist attraction that receives thousands of visitors each year.
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  • 4. Ocho Rios Bay Beach Ocho Rios
    Ocho Rios is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica. Just outside the city, travelers and residents can visit Columbus Park, where Columbus supposedly first came on land, and see maritime artifacts and Spanish colonial buildings. It was once a fishing village but now caters to tourists.It is a port of call for cruise ships as well as for cargo ships loading sugar, limestone, and in the past, bauxite.Scuba diving and other water sports are offered in the town's vicinity. The name Ocho Rios is a possibly misnomer, as there are not currently eight rivers in the area. It could be a British corruption of the original Spanish name Las Chorreras , a name given to the village because of the nearby Dunn's River Falls. The North Coast Highway from the international airport a...
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  • 7. James Bond Beach Ocho Rios
    James Bond Beach is a beach that sits on a small peninsula at Oracabessa Bay, about 10 miles from Ocho Rios on Jamaica's north coast. The beach has brightly painted changing rooms, a water sports centre, a bar, and a restaurant. It is surrounded by crystal clear water on three sides, and the mountains of St Mary reach straight down to the sea, a sight which serves as the beach's backdrop. Its expansive lawns are a regular venue for concerts by international artists such as Rihanna, Ziggy Marley, and Lauryn Hill.The two-story Moonraker bar, open on all sides, can hold up to 200 people; however, the only time it becomes full is during occasional jazz, blues, soca, and reggae concerts. The Bond-related décor is subdued, obvious only in the names of movies painted on small bamboo pieces that ...
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  • 8. White River Ocho Rios
    O'Brian White is a Jamaican former footballer who played as a forward.
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  • 12. The Enchanted Gardens, Bird Aviary, and Waterfall Ocho Rios
    The Enchanted Gardens is a resort near Ocho Rios in St. Ann, Jamaica. It is located in a natural river gorge with 14 waterfalls on 8 hectares of land. There is a nature walk with a wide variety of local plants and jungle like atmosphere. There is also an exotic aviary featuring rare birds, scenic ponds and a seawater aquarium.The resort was originally owned by former Prime Minister Edward Seaga. It was forced to close shortly after 9-11 because of debt and tax issues.An injunction barring the sale of the Enchanted Gardens was lifted in September 2008, allowing the property to be put back on the market by its current owner the Jamaican Redevelopment Foundation. This is the third time it has been put up for sale but the first without an injunction. It is expected that it will be sold by July...
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  • 13. Island Village Ocho Rios
    This is a brief listing of television channels in the Caribbean region. Note: All channels broadcast in the NTSC standard, unless otherwise stated.
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