Ocho Rios is more than just beaches and cruise ships — it’s a living, breathing slice of Jamaica. If you want to connect with the real culture, Taste of Jamaica Tours offers something different: a journey into the heart of Jamaican farming, food, and healing herbs.
1. Explore a Working Jamaican Farm
One of the most unique experiences in Ocho Rios is visiting a local farm — not a tourist trap, but a real working farm where food is grown the Jamaican way. Walk through rows of banana, sugar cane, and pineapple. Feel the earth, smell the herbs, and hear stories of how the land feeds families and communities.
At Taste of Jamaica Tours, you get an inside look at sustainable farming practices and traditional crops, with farmers who are proud to share their knowledge.
2. Join an Authentic Jamaican Cooking Tour
Skip the buffet. This is your chance to cook real Jamaican food from scratch. Our farm-to-table cooking tour lets you harvest ingredients and then learn how to turn them into traditional dishes like jerk chicken, curry goat, callaloo, or bammy — all over wood fire, the old-school way.
You’ll season, stir, and taste every step. And you won’t just eat Jamaican food — you’ll understand it.
3. Discover the Island’s Herbal Secrets
Jamaican bush medicine is legendary. Our tour introduces you to the herbs and roots used for generations to heal, energize, and restore. From guinea hen weed to cerasee, these plants are more than folklore — they’re functional, natural remedies.
You’ll learn how locals use them for teas, tonics, and even cooking. This isn’t a lecture — it’s hands-on, taste-and-touch knowledge.
4. Meet the People Behind the Culture
The highlight for many guests isn’t just the food or the farm — it’s the people. From your tour guide to the farmers and cooks, you’ll meet Jamaicans who love what they do and are passionate about sharing their culture. This is a community experience, not a performance.
Ready to experience the real Jamaica?
Book your Taste of Jamaica Farm & Cooking Tour today and explore the flavors, traditions, and hidden treasures of Ocho Rios.
