Island Sightseeing

Settle in for an exceptionally scenic drive along Jamaica’s lush northern shore with stops every so often for photos. As you travel west, the area’s stunning natural beauty will be on full display. Expect to see one iconic tropical vista after another, as the land is largely undeveloped. Upon reaching the settlement of St. Ann’s Bay, you will pause at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a church built with quarried stone from an unfinished church from the 1500s. Nearby, you will find statues of Marcus Garvey and Christopher Columbus, both of whom significantly influenced Jamaica and the Caribbean. Continuing on to the parish of St. Mary on the eastern side of Ocho Rios, you will visit the Rio Nuevo battle site, where in 1658 the invading English defeated the entrenched Spanish troops for control of the island. Another stop at Oceans of the Ridge will offer the ultimate hilltop view of Ochos Rios.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a panoramic drive through the gorgeous countryside east and west of Ocho Rios.
• See a historical church in St. Ann’s Bay that was built with stones quarried in the 1500s.
• Visit the battle site where in 1658 the English defeated the Spanish for control of Jamaica.
• Pause at the Oceans at the Ridge lookout for the ultimate view of Ocho Rios.