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Coyaba River Garden and Museum

Shaw Park Estate, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
876 974 6235
Ranked #13 of 26 attractions in Ocho Rios
4.0 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Gardens, History Museums
Description: Named after the Arawak word for paradise, these spectacular tropical gardens also offer a museum displaying pre-Columbian artifacts.
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Kingston, Jamaica
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Friendly staff welcomed us and we had an excellent, informative guide for our tour. Afterwards we were free to wander as we felt and take photographs. The gardens are well kept, very natural looking and well stocked with a wide variety of plant species. Gardens such as these, with indigenous plants, attract birds and insects far more than the resorts... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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My husband 10 yr old son and myself all enjoyed this we learned so much about flowers and trees, ones you have need seen before like the fan tree. The falls were just enough to get our feet wet without being dangerous. Well worth the $ of $22 More

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London, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I loved my private garden tour at our Hotel Jewel way better. The tour guide here was grumpy and rude. I cannot remember his name but he was an older gentlemen and could of cared less to be there. If you go DO NOT join a tour. Look around by yourself and take your pics at a leisurely pace. More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

The gardens are hidden gem in the mountains near Ocho Rios. There was a daring bus ride to reach the gardens, but once there the experience was wonderful. Beautiful lush vegetation and stunning view of the Mahoe waterfalls. We could even see our cruise ship in the far distance. More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

It's a bumpy ride up to the top, with lots of potholes. Nice view of Ocho Rios and the ocean. There is a waterfall and natural pool area with a few picnic tables. You can walk the falls, the pool was not that clean. It was very relaxing up there. More

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Rowlett, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

We didnt actually go much past the visitor center because we were waiting for another group who did go in the gardens. They let us look around without paying. There is a fresh spring comming up out of a faucet near the entrance that is fine to drink, but they sell cold water at $2 a bottle at the entrance.... More

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Sturgeon Bay
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

We stopped at Coyaba on our way to Dunn's River Falls. It was included in our tour. It is a pretty garden. Much smaller than Shaw gardens. Our guide was really nice. We loved the resident cat! More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Only $10 to get in and was beautiful and also had an amazing waterfall. Taxi's are ridiculous in Jamaica there is a price monopoly that we do not even pay that much here in the states. Rent a car and do these things it is much cheaper./ More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

This is truly a paradise the tour guide had personally planted much of the garden and it would make the perfect place to have a fairytale wedding. Highly recommend More

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Minneapolis
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
154 helpful votes 154 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012
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Coyaba Water Garden is only a 10 minute drive from the center of Ocho Rios and close to the port, up a beautiful hill full of ferns. I was amazed that it was even more beautiful than our last time their. A guide took our private group around telling us about the different plants and giving us time to stop... More

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