Dunn’s River Falls Water Park

by coach/coaster bus & on foot

Dunn’s River Falls is believed to be the site of the famous Battle of Las Chorreras, which was fought in 1657 between the Spanish and the English for possession of the island of Jamaica. The English won, and under British rule Las Chorreras was first owned by Charles Pryce. The site later became part of the 276-acre Belmont property, which was acquired by the Jamaican Government in 1972 to provide future development of park and recreational facilities.

Described as a living and growing phenomenon, Dunn’s River Falls continuously regenerates itself from deposits of travertine rock, which is the result of the 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.

You will be able to experience the thrill of hiking up the waterfall in a human chain led by an experienced guide. If you prefer, you may view the activities of the hikers from the decks along the waterfall. You might instead choose to relax at the beachfront on the golden sands, hang out at the splash pad by the waterslides, or marvel at the tropical foliage of ferns, bamboos, ginger lilies, palms and breadfruit trees.

Following your experience, you will rejoin your bus for the return journey to the port.