Ocho Rios Trip Overview
Visit the various battle grounds on which the English and the Spanish fought for the beatiful island of Jamaica and immerse yourself in what makes us who we are today.
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Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Ocho Rios, Caribbean
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Ocho Rios, Saint Ann Parish, Caribbean
Visit the various battle grounds on which the English and the Spanish fought for the beatiful island of Jamaica and immerse yourself in what makes us who we are today.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Seville Great House and Heritage Park, St. Ann’s Bay Jamaica
The Great House was built in 1745 on the site of the original Great House by the grandson of Richard Hemmings, the first English owner of the property. Over the years many changes have been made to the original structure. When the last owner died he arranged for the property to be given to the Government of Jamaica. It is now a museum owned by the Jamaica National Trust Commission. It explores the rich history of the Seville site.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Green Grotto Caves, Runaway Bay Jamaica
Known at various times as the Runaway Bay Caves, Cave Hall Caves, Discovery Bay Caves, Dry Harbour Caves, Hopewell Caves, Rum Caves and Dairy Caves, are among Jamaica’s most prominent natural attractions. They are of international repute and have been seeing visitors since the 18th century.
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Rio Nuevo Battle Site Heritage Park & Museum, Rio Nuevo Battle Site Spring Valley Estate Jamaica
Rio Nuevo St. Mary is the site of the final pitched battle between British and Spanish forces to determine possession of Jamaica. The Spanish defeat following five years of guerrilla warfare led by Spanish Governor Arnaldo de Isassi placed Jamaica definitively in English hands. Spain formally conceded Jamaica to England by the Treaty of Madrid in 1670.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Harmony Hall Jamaica, Tower Isle, St Mary, Ocho Rios Jamaica
Located in Tower Isle St. Mary, just 5 Miles out of Ocho Rios, Built in the nineteenth century of stone and daub, it once housed a Methodist manse, but was closed for a period of time. It is now operated by Annabella and Peter Proudlock. Harmony Hall Jamaica is an Art lovers’ playground, they feature various exhibits from the likes of George Galitzine and Deryck Campbell.
Duration: 1 hour
