Things To Do
1. Martha Brae River
Float along the Martha Brae River in the heart of the Jamaican countryside. travelers will love gliding on the bamboo raft through the jungle, where wildlife and historic sites abound. During the hour-long ride, you can get on and off the raft as you please to swim in the river’s calm and crystal-clear waters. The guides will tell you all about the local plants and animals and the area’s history as you pass through the lush vegetation along the way. Most guided tours include round-trip transportation from Montego Bay.
2. Rose Hall Great House
The greatest of Jamaican great houses, the Rose Hall Great House has a story with all the elements of an engaging novel. Built in 1770 by John Palmer and his wife, it eventually became the residence of their grandnephew, John Rose Palmer. You’re sure to feel goose bumps as these eerie tales come to life in this grand estate, where ghost sightings have been reported over the years. Tours also give historic insight into this grandest of Jamaican great houses, now beautifully restored with 18th-century decor and antiques. To conclude this fascinating adventure, you can visit the dungeon, now transformed into a tavern called Annee’s Pub. Many visitors find that the famous rum cocktail, known as “Witches Brew” helps banish the spirits of ghosts or black magic they sense still lingering in the mansion.
3. Doctor's Cave Beach
Five miles of pure white sand and crystal clear water have made this beach a popular destination for tourists and families.
4. Rasta Cultural ATV safari from Montego Bay
Experience a warm welcome at a Rastafari village during this half-day tour of the Jamaican countryside. With a guide to make introductions, it’s easy to learn about the local culture. Following pickup from hotels in Montego Bay, ride an all-terrain buggy and stop to swim in natural mineral pools.