Rio Sambre
A river swimming spot on the Rio Sambre in the St. Mary hills, inland from Oracabessa.
Getting there
Ask locally for the way in. One video caption mentions about J$500 per person, but we could not confirm the price, and no hours are published. Not yet checked since Hurricane Melissa, so confirm it is open before you go. Avoid the river after heavy rain.
Before you go
- Place type
- River / Spring
- Access
- Hidden gem
- Guide
- Ask locally
- Entry cost
- About J$500 per person, from one video caption only. Not confirmed.
- What to bring
- Swimwear, water shoes, a towel and a little cash
- Safety
- Rivers can rise fast after rain. Check the weather first, and stay out if the water is brown or rising.
Details last reviewed November 2026. Conditions can change, especially after storms.
Nearby on the map
- Old Spanish Bridge (river / spring in St. Ann) about 6 km away in a straight line
- Thatch Hill River Park (river / spring in St. Ann) about 7 km away in a straight line
- Blue Hole (Ocho Rios) (waterfall in St. Ann) about 8 km away in a straight line
- Spring Paradise (river / spring in St. Ann) about 8 km away in a straight line
- Tommy's Jerk Center (food in St. Mary) about 8 km away in a straight line
More spots in St. Mary
- Assaney Foods and Jerk Hut (food)
- Kwame Falls (waterfall)
- Blessings at Strawberry Fields (stay)
- Castleton Botanical Gardens (garden)
More in St. Mary. See all rivers and springs in Jamaica.