Gourie Forest Reserve and Cave
A forest reserve above Christiana that holds Gourie Cave, Jamaica's longest at about 3.5 km, once a hideout for runaway enslaved people. An icy river runs through the cave, and simple cabins can be booked on site.
Getting there
Hard. A guide is required for the trails and cave, and the cave floods, so go only in dry weather. Guided hikes were reported at about J$2,500 per person and cabins at about J$9,000 a night in 2025, so confirm. Reported open on weekdays only.
Before you go
- Place type
- Cave
- Access
- Hidden gem
- Guide
- Guide required
- Entry cost
- Reported prices. Confirm on arrival.
- What to bring
- A headlamp or strong torch, sturdy shoes and a change of clothes
- Safety
- Caves are dark and wet, and can flood after rain. Go in dry weather and with a guide where one is advised.
Details last reviewed November 2026. Conditions can change, especially after storms.
Nearby on the map
- Christiana Blue Hole (waterfall in Manchester) about 3 km away in a straight line
- Quashie River Sink (waterfall in Trelawny) about 11 km away in a straight line
- Maidstone Community and Museum (culture & views in Manchester) about 12 km away in a straight line
- Noisy River (river / spring in Manchester) about 12 km away in a straight line
- Carambie Cave (cave in Trelawny) about 14 km away in a straight line
More spots in Manchester
- Cherry Hill River (river / spring)
- Gut River (river / spring)
- Marshall's Pen (culture & views)
- Cecil Charlton Park and Mandeville Courthouse (culture & views)
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