5 Best Things to Do in Jamaica with Kids

Photo Credit: Kimberly of Stuffed Suitcases

Last Christmas, we decided to leave our freezing town in New England and head to the gorgeous island of Jamaica.  It was the perfect place to have some fun in the sun and create some memories together.  The island has powder white sand and crystal-clear water. The best thing about the island are the wonderful, kind locals that want to share their love of Jamaica with you.  So, what can you do with your family while you’re there? Here are five of the best things to do with kids in Jamaica.

Mystic Mountain

This outdoor park offers families the chance to do a few different adventures while visiting. All guests start their adventure with a ride 700 feet up the mountain aboard the sky explorer chair lift. Along the way you’ll coast over a forest and get a gorgeous view of the Caribbean Sea and the Ocho Rios cruise port.

 

One of the most popular attractions on the mountain is the bobsled. You’ll sit into a specially made bobsled and hold on as it plunges through 3280 feet of twists and turns down the mountain. Head back up the mountain to try out the zipline tour that sends you flying along five ziplines through the forest. Keep in mind that kids need to be 48 inches tall for the bobsleds and 6 years old for the ziplines.

At the top of the mountain kids can tackle the new ropes course, Annancy’s Web, or try to climb to the top of Reggae Rock. And if you’re looking for some relaxation, they have an infinity pool and waterslide, that look out over the sea and Ocho Rios.  It is the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation!

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