Hidden gems in Trelawny
Falmouth and the Martha Brae: bamboo rafting, the glowing Luminous Lagoon at night, and cave country inland. We have mapped 8 places in Trelawny, Jamaica: 2 caves, 2 rivers and springs, 2 beaches, 1 food spot, 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.
Caves
- 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.
Rivers & springs
- Dornoch River Head Hidden gem
A river pool at the head of the Rio Bueno near Stewart Town. There is no sign, lifeguard or facilities. - Martha Brae Rafting Village Easy access
A bamboo raft trip down the Martha Brae River, starting about 3 miles inland from Falmouth. Licensed captains pole the raft for about an…
Beaches
- Bengal Beach and Rio Bueno Off the beaten path
A beach at the mouth of the Rio Bueno, reached by river tubing down to Bengal Beach. Close to the Trelawny and St. Ann border. - Burwood Beach Easy access
A free public beach on the North Coast Highway between Falmouth and Rio Bueno, with clear shallow water. A good alternative to the busier…
Food
- CP Valley Smokehouse Off the beaten path
An open-air smokehouse in Duncans serving jerk fish and chicken, rice and peas, festival, and macaroni pie. A good roadside stop on the…
Culture & views
- Luminous Lagoon Easy access
A lagoon near Falmouth where the water glows blue-green at night when you move through it. Tours run after dark, and it is best on moonless…