Touring Ocho Rios in Jamaica
Ocho Rios in the region of Saint Ann with its 9,450 citizens is a city located in Jamaica - some 35 mi or ( 56 km ) North-West of Kingston , the country's capital city .
Time in Ocho Rios is now 01:39 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Jamaica " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Spanish Town, Shaw Park, St Ann's Bay, Port Antonio, and Oracabessa. Being here already, consider visiting Spanish Town . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Ocho Rios ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mariner of the Seas - Royal Caribbean cruise
Mariner of the Seas - April 2008 Spring Break Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. We were a group of 12 from Snellville GA, Stratford CT & Rochester NY. This was a 7 night Western Caribbe ..
Jamaica Sunset Grande 2009 083
Trip to Jamaica this year ..
Bobsled Jamaica & Dunn's River Falls
westjetvacations.com Scale the 600-foot limestone rock formation and plunge into the cool pools formed naturally in the river rocks of the majestic Dunn's River Falls. After you relax at the beach res ..
NINJA KIDS ~ 4 yr old's Karate = PE in Jamaican Schools
These Ninja kids are about 4 years old and this is the PE. ..
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Big Woods, Westmoreland, Jamaica
Big Woods is a settlement in Jamaica.
Located at 18.40 -77.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Battle of Ocho Rios (1657)
The Battle of Ocho Rios was a military action which took place on the island of Jamaica on 30 October 1657 where a Spanish force under Cristóbal Arnaldo Isasi hoping to take back the island was defeated by the English occupying force under the Governor Edward D'Oyley. The English had occupied Jamaica in 1655 but had been reduced significantly by disease in the aftermath.
Located at 18.41 -77.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
New Roads, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
New Roads is a settlement in Jamaica.
Located at 18.40 -77.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios (Spanish for "Eight Rivers") is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica. Although he landed in many spots along the Jamaican coast, many believe that Christopher Columbus first set foot on land in Ocho Rios. Just outside the city, travelers and residents can visit Columbus Park, where Columbus supposedly first came on land, and see maritime artifacts and Spanish colonial buildings. It was once a fishing village but now caters to tourists.
Located at 18.42 -77.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Dolphin Cove Jamaica
Dolphin Cove Jamaica is a marine attraction in Jamaica at which guests swim with dolphins, sharks, and stingrays in their natural sea water environment. Visitors may also interact with other species including iguanas, snakes and a variety of birds. The company operates three facilities on the island: Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Lucea, which is claimed to be the largest natural dolphin lagoon in the world.
Located at 18.42 -77.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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