Montego Bay Trip Overview
The central feature of this natural attraction is the large labyrinthine limestone cave with its numerous rock formations, its stalactites, stalagmites and abundance of overhead ceiling pockets. Your guide will explain the rich history of the caves, telling the story of the people who have used the caves for various purposes over the years. The discovery of cave paintings, tools and fragments of pottery indicate that the original inhabitants of the caves were the Taino Indians who would have used the caves for shelter. The next known inhabitants were the Spanish who, at the time of the British invasion of Jamaica (1655), hid in the caves to avoid capture. There is an underground tunnel which links the caves to the sand at Runaway bay. It is believed that the Spanish used the tunnel in their attempt escape the Island and flee to Cuba. Runaway slaves have also used the caves to hide from their former masters.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Montego Bay, Caribbean
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
The central feature of this natural attraction is the large labyrinthine limestone cave with its numerous rock formations, its stalactites, stalagmites and abundance of overhead ceiling pockets. Your guide will explain the rich history of the caves, telling the story of the people who have used the caves for various purposes over the years. The discovery of cave paintings, tools and fragments of pottery indicate that the original inhabitants of the caves were the Taino Indians who would have used the caves for shelter. The next known inhabitants were the Spanish who, at the time of the British invasion of Jamaica (1655), hid in the caves to avoid capture. There is an underground tunnel which links the caves to the sand at Runaway bay. It is believed that the Spanish used the tunnel in their attempt escape the Island and flee to Cuba. Runaway slaves have also used the caves to hide from their former masters.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Green Grotto Caves, Runaway Bay Jamaica
The professional driver is briefed and acknowledged of all information pertaining to the visitors, tour type, pickup point, destination and all other information regarding the tour. The selected mode of transportation is a top of the line vehicle whether it be car, mini-van, or bus to suite visitors in the most comforting way. Visitors will be picked up from their location provided, on time or 15 minutes ahead of time to ensure that there will be time to spare just in case of any other request from guests. While the tour is on going the driver will brief visitors with his knowledge and history as needed.
Duration: 1 hour
