Comments on: The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Jamaica on a Budget

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:41:34 +0000

Is there any public transportation that goes to YS Falls? I haven’t been able to find out where the route taxis go and a few drivers quoted me $230-$280.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 01:34:05 +0000

In reply to rick Goldhardt.

There is a small falls above the canopy/bobsled place near Ochi Rios called Secret Falls by the locals. It is free but some locals charge to guide you through. It is a bit steep. No huge falls anymore but it flows into the sea and has a lovely hot pool of water there in one area.
My friends and I used to go at about 6:30am and not crowded. This water flows from Dunns River which is expensive so the is a nice treat for free. Just tip who helps you. It was made free for everyone!!
Enjoy!

By: vickie

vickie — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:02:29 +0000

Hi ! Thank you for all those precious info ! Is it possible to take route taxi from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios ? What would be the cost ? Is there a kind of chart for route taxi, exemple 1$ us per person per 5 km ?

By: Ana Tiago Fernandes

Ana Tiago Fernandes — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:55:33 +0000

Hey! Really liked your post! I’m travelling alone to Jamaica and I’m wondering if it is safe for a girl to be out there alone, cause on the internet people keep passing the idea it is really dangerous. As long as I take the normal precautions like paying attention to my personal belongings and don’t be alone at night should be fine right?

Greetings from Portugal

By: Melissa Higginbotham

Melissa Higginbotham — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:15:08 +0000

About to travel to Negril for 20yr wedding anniversary. Quite excited as my hubs first out of country experience. We will be one of those all-inclusive tourists but want to also get outside the resort. Why the difference in thought on Dunn vs other naturemade falls you also pay for? We want a fun, mostly quiet trip but would love a day/night or two seeing the beauty of Jamaica.

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 02:45:09 +0000

Hi!
Do you have a route that you could share? I’m trying to route a two week trip!

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:56:44 +0000

In reply to Jazzmynn. Hey Jazzmynn, Glad you found our post useful, and yes feel free to hit us up with any questions you may have, I know you are going to love JA

By: Jazzmynn

Jazzmynn — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:31:30 +0000

Hey guys! I just LOVE your blog and your posts about Jamaica! Planning to go there in January 2018 and will definitely have a lot of questions before heading off! Will get in touch with you soon by pm! :-) Thanks for all your (insider) tips so far and can’t wait to discover and experience Jamaica then :-)

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 06:21:52 +0000

In reply to Paula. Hey Paula, glad we can help! Not to many people are aware that visiting Jamaica on a backpackers budget is totally possible! Hope you enjoy JA if you choose to go there! :)

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:00:57 +0000

This is fantastic! I am a travel agent but budget adventurer when I go out on my own and have struggled spending hours the last few weeks on finding decent budget accom on the Caribbean islands to pick where to go. I tend to like a social and alternative vibe. So glad I came across this post and website!