Ocho Rios is located in the center of northern Jamaica, on the shores of Discovery Bay, 105 km from Montego Bay Airport. The resort area consists of a chain of beaches, bays, capes, small ancient towns and fishing villages. Here you can choose the accommodation option for every taste and budget.
Tourism began to develop here only since the 1980s, which, however, managed to significantly distort the nature of the local. From the kind, simple-hearted fishermen, they turned into a "turncoat" tourist business, waiting for their victims in street shops, at the food or beach trays, at a table with sea excursions, from which the burdened rhythm of the next reggae of the performer breaks.
In addition, Ocho- Rios is known as the second most popular cruise port after Moe Bay .. Accordingly, as soon as the next handsome cruiser enters the harbor, thousands of tourists pour into the center of the village to be photographed against the backdrop of the Ochio-Rios palm trees, buy n-th by account at the magnetics and more likely to run back - while the snow-white "ol inclusive" did not leave with a farewell whistle . It happens, as a rule, by the evening . The liners themselves are frequent guests on weekends, so that on weekdays one can breathe out and enjoy leisurely Jamaican life . In order to go on a weekend excursion to a non -portal place, for example, to the picturesque northern coast of the country . Sumiraya, one can say: an excellent reggae museum, a fun night life and an abundance of concerts, three quiet and charming park on a hill e, as well as a whole host of hotels and guesthouses make Ocho Rios a really good place to relax .
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How to get here
JUTA (974-2292) - the main taxi service for tourists. Get them with help from Ocho Rios to Montego Bay will cost about $ 90, to Kingston - $ 80 (with the airport capital - $ 100.)
Buses and shuttles arrive at the main terminal of Ocho Rios (the so-called transportation center at Evelyn St). There you can find a bus to Mo-Bei (US $ 4, en route 2 hours), Kingston (US $ 4, 2 hours) and smaller towns along the way. Minibuses are cheaper, but less comfortable. Those who want to get to Port Antonio will have to make a transfer to St Mary (US $ 1.50)
There is also an internal airport in Ocho Rios - Boscobel Aerodrome - located in the village of Boscobel, which is 16 km east of the city center . Air Jamaica Express organizes flights from Ocho Rios to Montego Bay (US $ 66) and Tinson Pen (US $ 64) in Kingston. In addition, International Air Link flights from Negril (US $ 122) fly to Boscobel.
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Transportation
Minibus shuttles (1 dollar for short distances, $ 4 to the airfield in Boscobel or to Mammee Bay) and a taxi (about $ 20). The official state taxi from the center to the Danse waterfall will cost $ 25, Firefly $ 65, Prospect Plantation $ 32, Sandals Golf & Country Club 28 and Shaw Park Gardens 22 American green cars.
Auto Rental in Ocho Rios - the most cheap on the whole island, the car will cost about 50 dollars a day, 300 - a week. You can find a suitable car in Island Car Rentals - this is the most popular rent-a-car in the resort. You can also look in Budget (15 Milford Rd), Bargain Rent-a-Car (1A, Pineapple Place shopping center, Main St) or Salem Car Rental (block 7, Sandcastles Resort).
Beaches
Main Beach Ocho -Rios - this is the long coast of Turtle Beach, stretching east of the Turtle Towers condominiums to the Renaissance Jamaica Grande Resort. There are locker rooms and palm trees, creating a pleasant shade. Admission to adults is $ 1, children 50 cents.
Island Village Beach, located on the west end of Main St - a quiet and peaceful small beach that offers rental of towels ($ 5), umbrellas and sun loungers ($ 5 each). The entrance is 3 dollars. Mahogany Beach, 1 km east of the center, another small and charming beach of Ocho Rios.
Book popular Ocho Rios hotels at the best prices
| New Freedom Palace Villa from 2 770 rubles Ocho Rios 1 Rennie Road New Buckfield | Hermosa Cove Villa Resort & Suites from 18,159 rubles Ocho Rios Hermosa Street | |
| Turtle Tower 20C from 6 279 rubles Ocho Rios Main Street | Couples Sans Souci from 33 547 rubles Ocho Rios A3 White River Bay | Shaw Park Beach Hotel from 10 772 rub. Ocho Rios Cutlass Bay, PO Box 17 |
| Hibiscus Lodge Hotel from 6 464 rubles Ocho Rios 83-85 Main Street | Xymaika Inn from 4,309 rubles Ocho Rios 60 Main Street, Ocho Rios | Fisherman's Point Holiday from 6 771 rubles Ocho Rios Turtle Beach |
| Rooms On The Beach Ocho Rios from 8 372 rub. Ocho Rios Main Street | Silver Seas Hotel from 5 233 rubles Ocho Rios 66 James Avenue | Pineapple Court Hotel from 3,694 rubles Ocho Rios Pineapple Place |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
Active holidaymakers in Ocho Rios are engaged in water sports, tennis and golf, as well as horse riding. From here you can make an excursion to the existing plantation, go down the river, climb to the famous Dunns River Falls or visit the Valley of Ferns. The night life of the resort is very, very active.
Reggae Museums
Reggae Xplosion Museum - everything you wanted to know about reggae, but it was too lazy to open a "wikipedia" .Or just an impressive collection, telling about the Jamaican phenomenon - reggae music .The museum exposition includes the entire history of this musical direction: from ancient African drums to futuristic rhythms of dancehall .There are sections dedicated to such musical styles as mento, ska, reggae, dancehall, including the music of the genius Bob Marley (posters, music, photos) .As well as headphones and the ability to listen to high-quality recordings, Lee 'Scratch' Perry's recording studio and a tour of a slightly smoky but pacified and really much knowledgeable guide that is already included in the ticket price .Address: Island Village, phone: 876 675-8895, entrance 7 dollars, opening hours: 9-17: 00 Mon-Fri, 10-17: 00 Sat .
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