Blue Hole

The Blue Hole is a succession of magnificent waterholes fed by flowing waterfalls high in the rain-forest-cloaked highlands west of Ocho Rios. It's also known as the Irie Blue Hole or Island Gully Falls.

You will be guided throughout the region, where you will be able to investigate the falls and plunge down cliffs into the cool pools below. The further you hike up the falls, the fewer people you'll likely see, although navigating the route might be difficult. Because the experience includes clambering across slick rocks, water shoes are suggested. One of the most popular things to do in Ocho Rios is to see these stunning waterfall.

If it's raining or the ground is wet, this trek should be taken with caution. The trail's mud becomes quite treacherous, and there are sections where the cliff drops dramatically to the river below.

You'll see a few folks selling coconuts or Red Stripe beers along the trail. You know how hard Jamaicans work, and nothing beats fresh coconut water straight from the shell after a long climb.

• Location: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: coconuts or Red Stripe beers along the trail
• Entry Fee: No fee but $40 USD for diving or snorkelling
• Best Time To Visit: The best time to come is between January and May, since else you may be subjected to the rainy season.