Things to do in Montego Bay, Saint James Parish: The Best Nature & Parks

September 27, 2021 Kelli Reichel

While this Jamaican spring break favorite is great for party animals, it can also be surprisingly low key – if you want. Montego Bay has excellent duty-free shopping, vibrant nightlife, and calm waters. Browse the local handicrafts at the open-air Harbour Street market, or the "hip strip" shops of Gloucester Avenue. The underwater crevices of Widowmaker’s Cave offer an intricate diving experience. Float serenely down the Martha Brae River on a bamboo raft and let your troubles melt away under the sun.
Restaurants in Montego Bay

1 Ras Natango Way Camrose District, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-875-4453 [email protected] http://www.ahhhrasnatango.com
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5.0 based on 317 reviews

Ahhh...Ras Natango Gallery and Garden

Ahhh...RasNatango Gallery and Garden Tours is an Eco Tourism attraction in the community of Camrose in Montego Bay Jamaica. A perfect addition for your shore excursions as well as stop overs. Stroll our gardens at your leisure,experience a slice of our Ahhh...Mazing paradise A most spectacular view of the city below being 2000 feet above sea level. Our service is rated five star on Trip Advisor. Come experience Ahhh...as you exhale. Take pictures of the birds Enjoy a real Jamaican meal and shop in our gallery and gift shop. Original paintings of island life . All items in our gift shop are 100% made in Jamaica. Come listen to Tamika as she takes you on a journey of Jamaica's history, Rastafarian and family's will and determination to succeed.Meet Ras and their son Ayale, the staff, a valued part of the team makes your visit a most memorable one.Presently our complimentary shuttle is suspended however we have partnered with two reliable tour companies to transport guests to Ahhh..at a discounted transportation cost of US$25 per person round trip anywhere from within Montego Bay to and from Ahhh...

Reviewed By Exploration61333 - Calgary, Canada

We visited the garden/gallery and were so happy we did! It offers a beautiful and lush respite from the touristy Montego Bay hip strip. Ras greeted us and gave a brief history of the home/garden/museum and interesting experience of building on the steep hillside/cliff while a hummingbird landed in my hand to feed from the feeder. The guide was very informative and pleasant. It rained while we were there which seemed only to enhance the experience...they provided us with umbrellas.

2. Widowmaker's Cave

Montego Bay Jamaica
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Widowmaker's Cave

This underwater cave is one of the most popular destinations for divers in Montego Bay.

3. Puerto Seco Beach

Discovery Bay, Montego Bay Jamaica
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Puerto Seco Beach

4. Lethe Estate

Lethe Estate, Lethe District, Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-550-8096 [email protected] http://www.letheestate.com
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Lethe Estate

Riverside Garden Estate, perfect for weddings, events, and weekend getaways. Villa Apartments, Walkthrough Gardens, and River Access.

Reviewed By caralph2016 - Ontario, Canada

Bamboo rafting, limestone foot massage, knowledgeable local information. Tremaine shared his love of the river and area with us. We enjoyed the lime on our sugar cane, the citrus leaf, the elephant leaves, and his general goodwill.

5. Martha Brae River

Martha Brae River Falmouth, Montego Bay 19142 Jamaica +1 876-952-0889 http://jamaicarafting.com
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Martha Brae River

Reviewed By tinadQ4449BY - Warrington, United Kingdom

this is a half day tour is a fantastic way to get to grips with some of Jamaica's picture perfect waterways. a laid back spot hidden in lust vegetation, before going on the raft you get the chance to look round the herb gardens and sourveigner shops, you get your raftsman who helps you aboard your bamboo raft. and you sail down the lazy river, and you just listen to the birds singing for 3 miles our raftsman had been doing this for 40 years

6. Montego Bay Yacht Club

Montego Bay Jamaica +1 876-979-8038 http://www.montegobayyachtclub.com/intro.htm
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Montego Bay Yacht Club

Reviewed By stevehewitt1961 - Sarnia, Canada

sat outside on the water enjoying great food with great friends was totally such a beautiful setting ,off the beaten path and well worth the trip, ya mon

7. Animal Farm & Nature Reserve

Lot 169, Copse, Lethe, Montego Bay P.O. Box 34, Reading Jamaica +1 876-899-0040 [email protected] http://animalfarmjamaica.com/
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Animal Farm & Nature Reserve

A rainforest adventure for birdwatchers and naturalists. After a short drive up the hills overlooking Montego Bay, you arrive at the historic village of Lethe-home to several river adventures. Here you will find a private estate like no other in Jamaica. Your friendly guide will take you on this delightfully varied tour and cultural exchange- rare birds from around the world, local herbs used as natural remedies and exotic local culinary delicacies.

8. Abeokuta Paradise Nature Park

Dean Valley Water Works, Montego Bay Jamaica 001 876 4659580 http://facebook.com/Abeokutajamaica
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Abeokuta Paradise Nature Park

45 Minutes from Negril Abeokuta Paradise Nature Park welcomes you to experience the ambiance and serenity of Nature. Abeokuta is a Heritage, Health and Eco-Tourist Attraction located in Dean's Valley Westmoreland. The Park was officially opened on January 5th, 2003 by the Nigerian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Florentina Ukonga. Abeokuta is a beautiful unspoiled natural Jamaican Attraction that has been a breathtaking and rejuvenating experience for guests locally and internationally. There is nothing like Abeokuta on the entire island and the closest place to this is Abeokuta in Nigeria, Africa to which Abeokuta, Jamaica is directly linked for over three hundred years. This occurred when the first slaves that were taken to the Parish of Westmoreland were brought to this Plantation from Abeokuta, Nigeria.The Park itself occupies 13 acres of land on a hill that was the original Plantation Yard. The remains of the Great House still stand magnificently fashioned from pure cut 2' thick stone. On the property is the oldest swimming pool in Jamaica which goes back three hundred years, with near Olympic dimensions being 71ft long and 47ft wide ranging from 4 to 10 feet in depth. There is a rope swing too!Mineral Water is supplied to this historic pool and a "Kiddie Pool" via an aqueduct 1/4 mile long. Beginning at the riverhead, water flows constantly and ends in two separate waterfalls. The therapeutic value of the Mineral Water has been highly touted in the relief of Arthritis as well as muscle or bone problems due to the concentration of Iron, Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium and several other natural minerals.The view from Abeokuta Paradisee Nature Park is quite spectacular and breathtaking due to the "bird's eye" altitude encompassing the distant ocean, spreading fields of sugar cane and enormous "paw-paw" fields that appear as a carpet of grass. There is the "Olumo Rock" which you can see on the Nature Tour. This rock is found in one other place in the world, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Africa! Abeokuta is a crime-free community with no hassles and the beautifully kept grounds are Harmonious and Tranquil with flowers and fruit trees all around.Abeokuta Paradise Nature Park is just off the B8 Main Highway between Ferris Cross and Montego Bay just a few miles from Ferris Cross. We can arrange reliable and safe drivers to collect you from whereever you are and return you safely. We can cater to all requirements, from private parties, weddings, marriage blessings, special moments, Reiki, massages, crochet lessons, BBQ's, Bar's, picnics, chillout and swimming. All is welcome.

9. Walter Fletcher Beach

Montego Bay Jamaica
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Walter Fletcher Beach

Fine white sand and clear calm waters make this beach fun - and safe - for kids.

10. Cornwall Beach

Montego Bay Jamaica
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Cornwall Beach

If you don't mind the crowds, the pure white sands and the calm warm waters of this beach will make you forget your worries.

Reviewed By F3632VTstephaniee

We stayed right on Cornwall beach at the Royale Decameron. Amazing views of the ocean and the mountains in the distance. And watching all the planes come in to the airport almost right over our heads was awesome. Beach was nice and clean. Waves were high and the ocean was rough most of days we were there so we were not able to swim much as it was red flagged alot.

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