Discover Ocho Rios off the beaten path. Escape the crowded tourist attractions and experience a Jamaican farm, local food, tropical plants, herbs and authentic island culture.
Every year, thousands of cruise passengers arrive in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Many visitors head directly to the well-known attractions, but there is another side of Ocho Rios waiting to be discovered.
Sometimes the best travel experiences happen when you get away from the crowds.
If you would like to experience Ocho Rios off the beaten path, come into the countryside and discover a more relaxed and natural side of Jamaica.
At Taste of Jamaica, we offer visitors an opportunity to experience our farm, food, plants, herbs and Jamaican culture in a friendly and personal setting.
This is a different kind of Ocho Rios cruise excursion.
Instead of spending your entire day surrounded by large tourist crowds, you can slow down and enjoy the simple things that make Jamaica special. Walk around the farm, see tropical plants growing, learn about Jamaican herbs and discover some of the foods that have been part of our culture for generations.
You may see plants and trees that you have never seen before. You can ask questions, take photographs and learn how some of the plants are traditionally used in Jamaican homes.
Food is also an important part of the experience.
Jamaican cooking is filled with flavour, fresh seasonings and traditions passed from one generation to another. Depending on the tour you choose, your visit can include Jamaican food, fresh fruits, herbal tea, a cooking experience or a tour of our herbal garden.
Most importantly, we want our guests to feel welcome.
Our goal is not to rush you from one stop to another. We want you to have time to enjoy your surroundings, talk with us and learn something about Jamaica that you can take home with you.
Ocho Rios has much more to offer than its famous attractions. Sometimes you simply need to travel a little farther from the main tourist areas to find it.
So when your cruise ship arrives in Ocho Rios, consider doing something different.
Come off the beaten path and experience a taste of the Jamaica we know and love.
