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Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & North Coast
Includes Why Go? Ocho Rios ...... 78 Ocho Rios, Jamaica’s third-largest town, dominates the Oracabessa...... 86 north coast’s tourist scene. Cruise ships call in several times Galina Point & a week, and although tourist numbers are large, they never Little Bay...... 88 seem overwhelming. Perhaps this is because there’s so much St Ann’s Bay. . . . . 89 to distract, from adventure activities to working plantations to sights unveiling the breadth of Jamaican history. It’s a Priory & Around. . . 90 great place to base yourself. Runaway Bay...... 91 Further east, sleepy Portland parish is the least developed Discovery Bay. . . . .92 resort area in Jamaica, and the most rugged and beautiful. Nine Mile...... 93 Forested mountains with deep gorges and rushing rivers Port Antonio. . . . . 93 spread their fingers toward fringes of white sand and cool- blue surf that rolls into beach-lined coves. There’s a relaxed Port Antonio to Fairy Hill ...... 98 vibe with zero hustle – its the favorite part of Jamaica for many Jamaicans. From Port Antonio, you can explore gor- Boston Bay. . . . . 102 geous, untouristed beaches, or head into the mountains and Long Bay...... 102 rainforest for hiking and birdwatching. Rio Grande Valley. . .105 Moore Town. . . . . 107
When to Go Ocho Rios Best Places to °C/°F Te mp Rainfall inches/mm Eat 40/104 20/500 16/400 ¨¨Toscanini (p86) 30/86 12/300 ¨¨Wilkes Seafood (p97) 20/68 8/200 ¨ ¨The Italian Job (p97) 10/50 4/100
0/32 0 J FDM A M J J A S O N Best Places to Sleep Aug–Oct While Dec–Mar Even in Apr–Jul In the low rain may be the high season season, tempera- ¨¨Reggae Hostel (p81) persistent, you’re this region doesn’t tures reach their ¨¨Great Huts (p102) likely to get good see nearly as many peak, but accom- ¨¨Cottage at Te Moana (p82) wind for serious crowds as the rest modation prices adventure surfing. of Jamaica. can be lower. ¨¨Germaican Hostel (p96)
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