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Ocho Rios travel guide

Dunn's River Falls, rainforest and adventure

Dunn's River Falls. Photo: Breakyunit at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

9h 45mflight from London
MBJnearest main airport
28° in Augwarmest month
25° in Jancoolest month

Ocho Rios is a resort town on the north coast, surrounded by rivers, waterfalls and rainforest. Dunn's River Falls, which you can climb in a human chain, is Jamaica's most famous sight.

Nearby are Mystic Mountain's bobsled ride, Blue Hole and Bob Marley's birthplace at Nine Mile.

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What Ocho Rios is known for

  • Dunn's River Falls

    Climb the falls.

  • Blue Hole

    Jump into blue pools.

  • Mystic Mountain

    A rainforest bobsled.

  • Nine Mile

    Bob Marley's birthplace.

Top things to do in Ocho Rios

  1. 1

    Dunn's River Falls

    Climb with a guide.

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  2. 2

    The Blue Hole

    Swim and cliff-jump.

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  3. 3

    Mystic Mountain

    Bobsled and zipline.

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  4. 4

    Nine Mile

    Bob Marley's mausoleum.

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Where to stay in Ocho Rios

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Best time to visit Ocho Rios

Best value: May, Nov. December to April: dry and sunny.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 9h 45m from London to MBJ, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Tours, licensed taxis and resort transfers.

Airport transfer to Ocho Rios

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Good to know

  • Go to Dunn's River early, before cruise passengers.
  • Wear water shoes.
  • It's about 1.5 to 2 hours from Montego Bay.
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Ocho Rios FAQ

Can you climb Dunn's River Falls?

Yes, with a guide.

Is Ocho Rios good for families?

Yes, with lots of activities.

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