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Famed for its length, breadth and sheer beauty, Dunn’s River Falls is a must-visit natural site in Jamaica! At the base of this glittery, cascading waterfall, you will find its distinguishing feature. The falls empty into the sea at Little Dunn’s River Beach, thus making it one of the few travertine waterfalls in the entire world! Isn’t that just spectacular?
Dunns River Falls is situated on the northern coast of Jamaica, near Ocho Rios.
Google Coordinates: 18.4151° N, 77.1374° W
Choose between several tour companies or make your own way to the falls. If you decide on the latter, the admittance fees are as follows:
$25 USD for non-resident adult (or JMD equivalent)
$17 USD for non-resident child (or JMD equivalent)
$1000.00 JMD per resident adult
$500.00 JMD per resident child
Dunn’s River falls was the exact location upon which the legendary Battle of Las Chorreras was fought. The said event took place in the year 1657 when the British defeated a Spanish expeditionary force from Cuba. You will find a plaque at the bottom of the falls, built by the Jamaican Historical Society, that pays tribute to this occasion. In the mayhem of England’s triumph over Spain, the name of the island got lost in translation and was reduced to the Spanish name Ocho Rios which means Eight Rivers. The irony, however, is that there are only four rivers in Ocho Rios!
In terms of the most water-friendly time to visit Ocho Rios, December to late April is undeniably the best time. When it comes to avoiding large crowds, take note of the following point. During cruise ship days, the best time to visit Dunn’s River Falls is between 7 am and 4 pm. During non-cruise ship days, the best time to visit is between 8 am and 4 pm. Cruise ship days indicate when cruise tours are taking place, thereby identifying how many tourists are pouring in from the ports of Ocho Rios. Check the Ocho Rios cruise ship port schedule before booking your tours!
The 180-foot-high and 600-foot-long Dunns River Falls is a world-famous site that attracts travellers by the millions because it reflects Jamaica’s exquisite natural beauty. Typically, the hike through the park’s lush landscapes fall into two categories – the dry climb and the wet climb. The dry climb entails embarking a trail alongside the falls, while the wet climb entails going through the falls, dipping into pools of water. Both are equally fun and mesmerising, so make your choice based on your tolerance level towards getting wet.
Once in Jamaica, Dunns River Falls is a 1 to 3-hour drive from any of the following cities – Kingston, Montego Bay, Port Antonio, Falmouth and Negril. If in Ocho Rios, travellers can make the short commute by land or water.
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