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Dunn's River Falls and Park
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Dunn's River
Ocho Rios

Tel: 876-974-4767
Fax: 876-974-4767
E-mail: dunnsriver@udcja.com
http://www.dunnsriverfallsja.com/about_us_link.htm
Description
Dunn's River Falls is one of Jamaica's national treasures. Globally, it is as well known as Reggae and equally stimulating. There are few places where the Arawak name "Xayamaca" - land of rivers and springs - is more apt. The Spaniards called the area "Las Chorreras" - the waterfalls or springs - and it is truly one of the most beautiful spots on the island. A stone's throw from Ocho Rios, one of Jamaica's fastest growing resort centres, Dunn's River Falls is unique. Described as a living and growing phenomenon, it continuously regenerates itself from deposits of travertine rock, the result of precipitation of calcium carbonate from the river, as it flows over the falls. The small dome-shaped cataracts are usually associated with thermal spring activity found in limestone caves. This, combined with its location near to the sea, gives Dunn's River the distinction of being the only one of its kind in the Caribbean, if not the world.
Hours of Operation
Sunday 8:30 am-5:00pm
Monday 8:30 am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30 am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30 am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30 am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30 am-5:00pm
Saturday 8:30 am-5:00pm
Rates subject to change. Child: Ages 2-11 years
 
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