Ocho Rios
The name "Ocho Rios" has two possible origins: it is either a direct translation from Spanish meaning "eight rivers" or an adulteration of "las chorreras" (the spouts), reflecting the large number of waterfalls in the area. Ocho Rios is located in St. Ann 's parish about 60 miles from Annotto to Discovery Bay on a half-moon shaped cove in the middle of Jamaica 's northern coastline. It was formerly a fishing port and was also known for its banana exports. Today it is a high density town of concrete hotels, condominium complexes, office blocks, multiple shopping centres and extreme traffic congestion but still one of the favorite cruise ship ports in the Caribbean . The economy of the town is based almost entirely on tourism.
Scubacaribe resort dive centers specialize in scuba diving activities but we also offer an exceptional variety of water sports and excursions.
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