Ocho Rios isn’t just about cruise ships and waterfalls—it’s where Jamaica’s heart beats strongest in its land, flavors, and healing traditions. If you’re looking to go beyond the beach and experience the real Jamaica, here are the top things you must do in Ocho Rios.
1. Take a Farm Tour with Taste of Jamaica
Step off the beaten path and onto the land where the magic begins. Our guided farm tours connect you with the soil, the culture, and the people behind Jamaica’s vibrant produce. Walk through rows of callaloo, ackee, Scotch bonnet peppers, and tropical fruits while learning how they’re grown and used in everyday Jamaican cooking.
It’s not just a tour—it’s an experience. You’ll taste fruit straight from the tree, smell freshly crushed herbs, and hear the stories of generations of farmers who’ve kept these traditions alive.
2. Eat Real Jamaican Food
This is your chance to go deeper than jerk chicken (though yes, we’ve got that too). Taste of Jamaica offers authentic farm-to-table meals cooked fresh with ingredients picked right from our land. Enjoy dishes like curried goat, rundown, roasted breadfruit, and bammy, prepared with love and firewood—just like how our grandmothers did it.
This is more than eating. This is culture on a plate.
3. Discover Jamaican Herbal Secrets
Jamaica’s healing traditions are world-renowned, and the herbs we grow are part of that legacy. Learn about the power of cerasee, fever grass, guinea hen weed, and more. These plants have been used for generations to detox, energize, and heal.
Our herbal walk is an eye-opener, whether you’re a wellness lover or just herb-curious. Smell, touch, and taste your way through Jamaica’s natural pharmacy—and take home teas, oils, or remedies that locals swear by.
4. Connect with Jamaican Culture
At Taste of Jamaica, it’s not a show—it’s a conversation. Hear stories from locals, learn how to cook in a traditional outdoor kitchen, and join in on a drumming session if the vibes are right. It’s not just about what you see—it’s about what you feel.
Taste the land. Learn the roots. Leave with more than memories.
