Caves to visit in Jamaica
7 caves across 5 parishes, each tagged by how easy it is to reach, from easy access to hidden gems that need a guide. Rivers and caves can flood fast after rain, so check the weather first.
Portland
- Nonsuch Caves Off the beaten path
A cave system of about nine chambers beneath Athenry Gardens, in the cool hills roughly five miles uphill from Port Antonio. Visits are…
St. Ann
- Green Grotto Caves Easy access
A guided show cave between Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay, with stalactites, an underground lake and a bat colony. Well known, so not a…
Trelawny
- Carambie Cave Hidden gem
A large, fairly dry limestone cave with three entrances and old historical graffiti. A small colony of fruit bats lives inside. - Windsor Great Cave Off the beaten path
Large bat cave in the Cockpit Country foothills. Book a local guide and bring a flashlight.
Westmoreland
- Blue Hole Mineral Spring Easy access
A natural mineral spring cave and pool in the hills inland from Negril. Google Maps describes it as a scenic natural mineral cave and pool,… - Roaring River Park and Cave Off the beaten path
A river and cave attraction near Petersfield, inland from Savanna-la-Mar. Community guides lead cave tours, and there is a turquoise…
St. Elizabeth
- Accompong & Cockpit Country Hidden gem
Historic Maroon village with caves and trails. Visit with a community guide and respect local customs.