Things to Do in Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios means 'eight rivers' in Spanish, though the name actually refers to eight underground freshwater springs that flow into the Caribbean.

Dunn's River Falls, the iconic 600-foot tiered waterfall in Ocho Rios, is one of Jamaica's most photographed natural attractions and allows visitors to swim and climb the mineral-rich cascades.

The town became a major cruise port in the 1970s and now hosts some of the Caribbean's largest cruise ships, bringing over 1 million cruise passengers annually.

Ocho Rios sits on Jamaica's north coast and was historically a hub for sugar export; the colonial-era plantations shaped the region's early economy.

The Luminous Lagoon (Glistening Waters) near Ocho Rios glows at night due to bioluminescent dinoflagellates, a rare natural phenomenon visible year-round.