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Dunn's River Falls (Dr. No), Ocho Rios

Waterfall Half day difficulty: Moderate with kids: yes
Dunn's River Falls (Dr. No), Ocho Rios

Near Ocho Rios, on the coast of Jamaica, a waterfall that descends in rock steps for over 180 meters until it meets a Caribbean beach. You can climb the natural stone steps in a human chain, with cool water falling over your feet.

The pop wink

On this coast of Jamaica, «Dr. No» (1962) was filmed, the very first James Bond film in history. Its author, Ian Fleming, wrote all the 007 novels at his house in Jamaica, very close to here, looking out at this same Caribbean Sea.

With kids

  • Climb the falls up the rock steps, holding hands
  • Feel the cool water fall over your feet on the climb
  • Finish on the beach where the fresh water meets the sea
  • Discover where the first James Bond film was born
Accessibility: 8+ to climb the falls; always with a guide and water shoes

With family

  • Climb the falls in a human chain with a guide's help
  • Bathe in the natural pools between one step and the next
  • Learn that Ian Fleming wrote 007 at his house in Jamaica
  • Relax afterward on the Caribbean beach at the foot of the falls

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