Natural Wonder · Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Dunn's River Falls
Dunn's River Falls is a famous waterfall near Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Photo: Dr. Thomas Liptak via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Ocho Rios, Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Height | Height: 55 m |
| Coordinates | 18.4158° N, 77.1381° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Dunn's River Falls is known for
Dunn's River Falls is a famous waterfall near Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
About Dunn's River Falls
Dunn's River Falls is a famous waterfall near Ocho Rios, Jamaica. At about 180 feet (55 m) high and 600 feet (180 m) long, the waterfalls are naturally terraced like giant natural stairs. The falls empty into the Caribbean Sea at the western end of a white-sand beach.
History
The falls were the location where the Battle of Las Chorreras took place in 1657, when the British defeated a Spanish expeditionary force from Cuba.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Ocho Rios |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) |
| Distance from the airport | 11.1 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) · Kingston, Jamaica · 40.4 miles away
- Sangster International Airport (MBJ) · Montego Bay, Jamaica · 51.2 miles away
- Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) · Santiago, Cuba · 137.2 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dunn's River Falls?
Dunn's River Falls is a famous waterfall near Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Where is Dunn's River Falls located?
Dunn's River Falls is in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Its coordinates are 18.4158° N, 77.1381° W.
How do I get to Dunn's River Falls?
The nearest town is Ocho Rios, and the nearest airport is Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ), about 11.1 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Dunn's River Falls?
The falls were the location where the Battle of Las Chorreras took place in 1657, when the British defeated a Spanish expeditionary force from Cuba.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunn%27s_River_Falls — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1266226 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.