Hidden gems in St. Catherine
The historic heartland: Spanish Town and Bog Walk Gorge, Hellshire seafood, and river spots along the Rio Cobre. We have mapped 7 places in St. Catherine, Jamaica: 1 waterfall, 2 rivers and springs, 1 beach, 2 food spots, 1 culture or viewpoint stop. Each one is tagged by how easy it is to reach, from easy access to hidden gems that need a guide.
Waterfalls
- Cudjoe River / Mountain River Cave Falls Hidden gem
A small waterfall near Mountain River Cave in St. Catherine that few visitors know. Visitors say it can dry up in the dry season, so check…
Rivers & springs
- Caymanas River Easy access
A popular river-swimming spot near Caymanas Park, about 30 minutes from Kingston, with cold clear water, deep and shallow areas, food and… - Rio Village, Bog Walk Off the beaten path
A rustic riverside spot on the Rio Cobre gorge, with floating platforms and gazebos in the river.
Beaches
- Hellshire Beach Easy access
A busy local beach near Portmore on the south coast, with fish restaurants and stalls along the shore. Google Maps describes it as a…
Food
- Prendy's on the Beach Easy access
A seafood spot on the Hellshire beach strip, serving seafood boil, steamed fish, lobster, curried shrimp and crawfish. - Grants Jerk Easy access
A roadside jerk spot on the A1 serving jerk pork and chicken. A handy stop on the way between Kingston and the north coast.
Culture & views
- Flat Bridge, Rio Cobre Easy access
A historic single-lane bridge over the Rio Cobre in the Bog Walk Gorge on the A1 road. A heritage viewpoint, not a swimming spot.