Maroon Town Day Trip

Explore a maroon town to truly understand the history of Jamaica. This day trip from Ocho Ríos offers insights into the lifestyle, culture, and origins of the Jamaican Maroon community.

Maroon Town Day Trip

At 10 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in Ocho Ríos and head east towards Charles Town.

After a scenic hour and a half journey, we will arrive at this traditional Maroon town. Our first stop will be the Charles Town Maroon Museum, where you will learn about the history of the Jamaican Maroons.

The Maroons were brought from Africa as slaves and rebelled against British colonizers. Throughout the day, you will discover their history and many interesting facts.

An essential element of this community's culture is music. On this day trip, you will have the chance to enjoy traditional dancing.

After dancing with the locals, we will proceed to the Buff Bay River to cool off with a dip in the water.

Before returning to Ocho Ríos, we will visit a local restaurant where you can enjoy a traditional lunch (not included). We expect to arrive back at your hotel at about 3 pm.

You can also take this day trip from Runaway Bay.