The World Famous Dunn's River Falls & Park

Park · Saint Ann

The World Famous Dunn's River Falls & Park

Park · Saint Ann

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

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Climb terraced falls, enjoy sandy beach, and scenic views

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"Jamaica's most touristy site—famous for being featured in the James Bond movie Dr. No. —is also one of its most beautiful, in spite of the countless bodies that visit and attempt the climb daily, both locals and tourists. The view of the falls is spectacular. And call it cheesy, but it's actually fun trying to ascend stone steps while being splashed by 600-foot-high powerful falls that cascade down into a jade pool. Grab a licensed guide on-site if you need one, otherwise latch on to one of the human chains you'll spot when you arrive. The falls are just a stone's throw from Ocho Rios, so any route or shared taxi will make a stop here for a few bucks."

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J Mitchell

Google

We had a blast! So much fun! The workers were so nice and helpful. Of course I fell but the workers ran so fast to save me I didn’t get a chance to stand up on my own. But the fun outweighed my embarrassment so I say this is a must do attraction while in Jamaica ❤️

Cheryl Ricketts

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I have not been here in over 15 years so I was really pleased with how they had developed the area. There was even help for persons with disabilities to reach the beach as that is a looonng walk. It was crowded which was my main issue but otherwise a good experience.

Carla B

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Dunn’s River Falls was an amazing experience, and our guide Trevor made it even better! He took great care of me and my family throughout the 45-minute climb. The water gets waist-high at times, and it’s a real workout, kids must be at least 36” (92cm), brave, and fit, as you can’t carry them. The only downside was the poor food options. We had beef patties and smoothies, but the food was bad and the staff were rude. Go for the adventure, not the food and ask for Trevor guide #40!

Aisha Roches

Google

This is a must do excursion!! Such a natural beauty. Make sure you wear water shoes that have great grip. The photographer does a great job in videoing and snapping pictures in the moment. Totally worth buying.

Jason Harris

Google

By far, the best Sandals I have ever been to. The staff were fantastic and the food and drinks were amazing. We did scuba diving and snorkeling. Enjoyed the fine restaurants and all the entertainment in the evenings. Security was amazing because we never got hassled on the beach. My only complaint was not with Sandals but American Air Lines. We had mechanical issues going and coming home. We lost a day of our vacation because of the airline. Thank goodness we had insurance for the trip. I will never fly American again.

Laura Mallard

Google

This was an absolutely amazing experience! The walk to get up to the falls was though but we made it! We took the catamaran to the falls with the package we got! The views was just incredible. The tour guide was great, so nice, helpful and funny. It was a great experience. Few spots to get souvenirs which was great (beginning and after the falls). It is about an hour to get up there just with everyone who is doing it, so be prepared. Don’t take your purse and make sure to have a waterproof case for your phone because you’re gonna want to take your phone.

Reinelle Abrazado

Google

Beautiful waterfall, definitely a must see/do when in Jamaica. You can hike up the fall and enjoy the water. If you’re fit and comfortable going against raging water, you don’t really need a guide. We rented a car and did the hike ourselves without a guide and enjoyed it since we didn’t feel rushed to get anywhere. Go all the way down to the beach and work your way up. We got there when it opened so we were able to enjoy the park to ourselves for a while. When we were leaving, we started to see bigger groups come in. It’s a little commercialized, but still an amazing site to see!

Traveling Is Our Passion

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Hey, we are Vicky 🇵🇪 and Malte 🇩🇪 from the travel blog "Traveling Is Our Passion." For our full one week Jamaica road trip itinerary including driving tips and top stops, check out our full Jamaica road trip blog article. Dunn’s River Falls is one of Jamaica’s most famous natural sights. The waterfall stands about 180 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across. It’s a fantastic place to climb the rocks and enjoy the cool water. Free parking makes it easy to visit by car. Before you enter, stop by Travis’s small souvenir shop nearby—he has great prices and sends warm greetings from us, the Peruvian-German couple. Tickets cost 25 dollars for adults and 17 for children, with lockers available to rent for 8 dollars to keep your belongings safe. We recommend bringing water shoes or buying a pair at the entrance for around 10 dollars, as the rocks can be slippery. If you want to avoid the busiest times, come early at opening, but be prepared to explore on your own at first. Later, guides help groups form a chain to safely climb the falls. You can choose different spots to start or finish the climb. Climbing Dunn’s River Falls was an exciting and memorable experience. It’s a unique activity that stands out even among other adventures in Jamaica.