The Blue Hole situated in the small pastoral community
called Lodge about 30 minutes south east of the resort town of Ocho Rios and is
the new tourist attraction sensation in Jamaica. Although is as old as Jamaica one
would assume, it was mainly reserved for the locals from that area and the few
outsiders who knew about it called it, for this reason it is also known as
Secret Falls.
Jamaica is blessed with a plethora of rivers; in fact there about
120 of them almost equally disperse throughout the island. These rivers
generally start in the central hilly areas of Jamaica and then flow towards the
coastal area emptying into the Caribbean Sea. Ocho Rios and its environs seem
to be blessed abundantly with these rivers, in fact the very name ‘Ocho Rios’
means eight rivers in Spanish.
If you will be visiting Jamaica in the future and will be
staying on the northern coastal area, the Blue Hole should be on the list of
things to do and see. Unlike many of the other waterfalls it is not as touristy
as yet and is still in its pristine state which one can appreciate. The Blue
Hole has many deep blue natural pools that just beckon you to take a plunge.
The Blue Hole is a very interactive waterfall. It allows
swimming, diving, rope-jumping, exploration of the caves and just simple river
frolics. Because it is still unspoiled there is a bit of hiking to access and
explore the river completely. The pathways are very well maintained by the
local boys who also offer their services as a falls guide. The entrance fee as it stands now is $10 per
person which include you getting a personal falls guide to help you have the
best time ever in Jamaica. The Blue Hole is phenomenal; don’t miss out on
seeing this spectacular masterpiece you will be happy you did.