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Jamaica | 51 A2 Treasure Beach Norman Manley International Airport Donald Sangster International Airport Black River Bay Runaway Bay Montego Bay Kingston Negril Port Antonio Spanish Town Ocho Rios Port Royal Caribbean Sea Dunn's River Falls Southwest Coast 0 10 miles 0 10 km 41 29 28 42 Caribbean Sea Negril Beach Negril Negril Aerodrome Negril Lighthouse 0 1 mile 0 1 km 36 35 33 31 32 30 34 38 39 44 40 37 A1 Caribbean Sea Dunn's River Falls Ocho Rios Runaway Bay St. Ann's Bay 0 4 miles 0 4 km 15 23 43 27 26 19 21 16 17 18 25 22 24 20 To the north, Ocho Rios is a popular stop for cruisers, who visit to gape at the 600-foot Dunn's River Falls; however, staying near Runaway Bay for a few days lets travelers explore the great shopping, gorgeous gardens, and birthplace of Bob Marley, or bobsled down Mystic Mountain or zip through the rainforest. Although Ocho Rios is called the centerpiece of Jamaica, the "heartbeat" is in Kingston, the vibrant capital at the foot of the Blue Mountains, and the largest English-speaking city south of Miami. Here, a more sophisticated nightlife and cosmopolitan dining await those who are looking for a more up-tempo version of island time. However, just a day-trip eastward lies a secluded and rugged foil, with waterfalls, hidden caves, natural springs and hillside small hotels. Even further off the beaten path is the South Coast, with isolated beaches, 19 th century sugar plantations, Georgian architecture, and jungle wetlands veined with rivers. Between them all are the experiences that make sure that "you come back, mon."

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