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Fern Gully

  • Location: St. Ann
  • Duration: 30 mins
  • Time: Open everyday Swimming
  • What to bring: Camera
  • Departure: Runaway Bay, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Falmouth
  • Distance: 15 mins Ocho Rios, 45 mins Runaway Bay, 1 hr Falmouth, 1.5 hrs Montego Bay

Description

A winding scenic stretch of road in Ocho Rios, the fern gully got its name from vast varieties of ferns that grows in the region. Although similar in appearance, the area grows up to 300 different variations of ferns, in addition to other species of blue mahoe and banana trees. Keen botanists will enjoy this vast area which was established as a result of an earthquake destroying one of the eight rivers in Ocho Rios. Vendors line the roadway, selling fruits and crafts, giving visitors a taste of Jamaica.