Located on
Jamaica's north coast,
Ocho Rios is a town in St. Ann's Parish on a half-moon shaped cove. It was formerly a fishing port and was also known for its banana exports. Now it is a pretty resort town with stunning waterfalls and beaches and interesting colonial-period buildings. Fun and excitement blend with rest and relaxation within this lush tropical delight.
In the town of Ocho Ríos, there is a large
open-air marketplace with hundreds of stalls where local crafts are sold. This is a great place to spend a morning wandering around. There is some absolutely gorgeous craftsmanship there, practice your haggling skills before you go! Different types of accommodations, including villa rentals, are located within close proximity to the market for those on a shopping oriented vacation these make a great home base.
What's more, the area that surrounds Ocho Rios provides plenty of attractions for visitors. The number of
day trips in the area is almost endless. Dont miss a visit to the Dunn's River Falls, working sugar cane and banana plantations, and the Bob Marley mausoleum. A drive through the region to take in the scenery of the famous three-mile vine-draped Fern Gully is well worthwhile. Many villas are located on plantations themselves.
And dont forget the magnificent beaches of Ocho Rios. When not indulging in the many activities available: scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and swimming, sit back, relax and soak up some sun. Come to Ocho Rios to enjoy the beach and the
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Today, Ocho Rios is a popular vacation destination. With the tremendous variety of
vacation rental houses, villa rentals, and condo rentals available here, vacationers can choose from luxury oceanfront accommodation with a pool to affordable beach cottage vacation rentals. Villa rental accommodations are available oceanfront, ocean-view, or tucked away in lush tropical gardens. What more could anyone ask for?