Ocho Rios is a town on the north coast of Jamaica. Located on the coast of Discovery Bay, this is a well-established and popular resort. In Ocho Rios, vacationers will find numerous beaches, comfortable bays, and stone capes. There are many old villages and small towns in the vicinity of Ocho Rios, where fishing is the main occupation of local people. In this region, tourists can visit the waterfalls of mesmerizing beauty that have become a true natural landmark of the town. Moreover, Ocho Rios is recognized as the second most popular port in Jamaica, so large cruise ships are frequent guests here. Numerous crowds of tourists come to this town every year to enjoy quality recreation at the seaside and get acquainted with Jamaican life. Christopher Columbus was the discoverer of Jamaica. He first reached this island in 1494. In the 17th century, British ships sailed to the coast of the island. The British easily captured the territory of Jamaica and colonized it. For many years, Ocho Rios was nothing but a small village, residents of which were fishing and selling their catch to survive. However, Mother Nature blessed this region with breathtaking views and favorable climatic conditions that are suitable for beach recreation. It was only a matter of time to build a resort in the town. As soon as local people realized that the development of their homeland can bring many tourists, they started turning their fishing village into a new attractive town. The result of their
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