About Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios (Spanish for “Eight Rivers”) is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica and is more widely referred to as Ochi by locals. Beginning as a sleepy fishing village, Ocho Rios has seen explosive growth in recent decades to become a popular tourist destination featuring duty-free shopping, a cruise-ship terminal, tourist attractions, and several beaches and acclaimed resorts. In addition to being a port of call for cruise ships, Ocho Rios also hosts cargo ships at the Reynolds Pier for the exportation of sugar, limestone, and, in the past, bauxite. The estimated population of the town in 2011 was 16,671, which is nearly 10% of the total population of St. Ann. The town is served by both Sangster International Airport (97 km west of Ocho Rios) and Ian Fleming International Airport (17 km east of Ocho Rios). Scuba diving and other water sports are offered in the town’s vicinity.

 

Courtesy of: Ocho Rios—Wikipedia

 

 

Tour details

  • Tour Type Excursion
  • Price $100 - $400
  • Category Destination
  • Parish St. Ann
  • Language English
  • Currency $USD & $JMD
  • Time Zone UTC-5
  • Drive on the Left Side of the Road
  • Calling Code 1876 and 1658