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Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Piotr Jaworski

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Ocho Rios is entered by many (most American) cruise ships and it has many tax-free shops down town. Ocho Rios (the Jamaicans call it Ochi) is situated in a bay where you can find Turtle beach. Here are many possibilities for jet skiing or going for a sail on a catamaran. A big hotel with over 700 rooms dominates the beach and in fact the whole town. This is one of the signs that tourism is the most important source of income for the Jamaicans. Down town you'll find many restaurants which serve good food and where it's joyful to sit and relax. To the east then you will find more beaches in Mallards bay en Sandy beach bay. But these beaches are for the most private property of all inclusive 'honeymoon' hotels. The number one attraction in Jamaica is Dunn's River Falls, just outside Ocho Rios (some 4 kilometer). These falls have a height of 180 meter and come down via several plateaus and rush into the sea. You may climb these falls (45 min. to 60 min.) but do it guided ! It's very slippery so bring some appropriate shoes or hire them in the front of the park. At the feet of the falls is a wonderful beach.