Travel Resources: 5 Things to Do in Ocho Rios, Jamaica

First called “Las Chorreras” (“the waterfalls”) by early Spanish colonists because of the nearby world famous cascading Dunn’s River Falls the name “Ocho Rios” is said to be most likely a British corruption of the original Spanish name. Once a small fishing village Ocho Rios is one of Jamaica’s major tourism hubs. Fun and excitement blend with rest and relaxation within this astoundingly beautiful garden parish and there’s no shortage of things to do, but just in case you’re having troubling deciding what to do next, here are 5 things to do in Ocho Rios Jamaica:

Dolphin Cove

( via Dolphin Cove )

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to swim with dolphins or sharks, then Dolphin Cove in Jamaica is the place to find out what a thrilling experience that is. With two locations (in Ocho Rios and in Lucea, Hanover) Dolphin Cove is Jamaica’s number one marine attraction. It has all the makings of a great family adventure; offering the excitement of interacting with not only bottlenose dolphins, but stingrays, snakes, iguanas and a host of colourful tropical birds as well! Adjacent to the world famous Dunn’s River Falls, Dolphin Cove in Ocho Rios is an idyllic 5 acre tropical retreat, set against the backdrop of Jamaica’s picturesque North Coast. Here, in addition to swimming with the dolphins, sharks and stingrays, guests can also captain their own mini-boat or go glass-bottom kayaking to explore the fascinating underwater world of the Caribbean Sea.

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January 14, 2011 at 10:42 pm | Travel Resources, What to Do | No comment