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Ocho Rios is in the middle of Jamaica’s long north coast. It is noted for spectacular waterfalls, working plantation tours, beaches and beautiful tropical gardens. Nowhere on the island is there such a rich profusion of hibiscus and poinsettia.
Ocho Rios does not, as its name suggests, have eight rivers. It is the garden of Jamaica and place where, Jamaicans say, heaven spills into the sea.
Ocho Rios is a place of waterfalls and exotic gardens. The world famous Dunn’s River Falls, with a 600-foot flow of water, offers an exhilarating climb through warm, cascading waters.
The tropical splendour of Coyaba and Shaw Park Gardens, with its exquisite grounds and spectacular view of the bay and coast, is magnificent. Take a drive through a forest of ferns aptly named Fern Gully, with a five kilometre roadway with numerous twists and turns through a canopy of lush forest foliage. Ride a horse on the trails at Prospect Plantation, play polo at nearby Chukka Cove or relax and sun yourself at James Bond Beach. Agent 007, the fictional creation of British writer Ian Fleming, was born in Jamaica. His first film, Dr No, was filmed here.
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