Things To Do in Ocho Rios – Dunn’s River Falls

The beautiful island of Jamaica is known for its many rivers and springs. This is literally how the island first got its name “Xaymaca; The Land of Wood and Water”. In the parish of St. Ann which is especially lush and full of water ways, the Dunn’s River and its falls are well known and are on the top of the list as a vacation destination. This renowned hot spot has received top honours with the prestigious World Travel Awards two years in a row. Dunn’s River Falls has won the coveted title of the “Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Excursion” in 2009 and yet again in 2010. With all that, this top destination was not yet through, because they were able to secure a nomination for the title, “Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction in 2013”.

These are not empty praises as Dunn’s River Falls has much to offer. Rich vegetation and tropical flowers find themselves a stunning backdrop to the majestic falls. Cool mountain water cascades 600ft down a naturally terraced decent and flows directly into the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. The quick flowing water forms natural pools perfect for swimming and relaxing, leaving you feeling refreshed and revived. Climbing the falls also forms a fun and adventurous part of the excursion. You can start this exciting activity by using a guided tour and taking the trip up the falls hand in hand with family or friends, and you can be even more adventurous and see how far you can go all by yourself.

If you want a more laid back experience you may sun bathe and look out at the blue horizon, or take lazy walks along on the yellow sanded beach just below the falls. Standing under the falls and feeling the cool rushing waters flow over your skin is exhilarating, meanwhile the falls and flourishing vegetation provide a picturesque scene that you or your cameras don’t want to miss. If you want a fun Jamaican vacation you definitely cannot leave Dunn’s River falls off your itinerary.

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