America is the land of waterfalls, wherever you are in the north, central or south, I'm sure you'll be able to see some of the most beautiful waterfalls on earth. The YS Falls in Jamaica are one of the most popular in the country, consisting of seven main tiers almost all in close succession.
They are located on the South end of Jamaica in a parish called
St. Elizabeth. It's on a working cattle ranch and thoroughbred horse
farm, and like much of Jamaica, the falls are surrounded by lush gardens and beautiful trees. The falls have
been open to the public since 1992, but the property has been a working
sugar cane farm since the 1800s. The main attraction is the seven
cascading waterfalls that flow into natural pools. Visitors can explore
these falls, take a dip in the natural spring pool, stroll through the
gardens, and ride a zipline through the trees.
How to visit:
A 10-minute tractor ride will take you up to the falls. The tractor will drop you off by the gift shop and this is where you decide what you want to do at YS Falls. Guides will walk you around the falls and take as many pictures as you want without getting it wet.
Feel free to jump off the falls, swing on the rope and do the zip line! Some sections of the falls are rocky and swimming is not allowed.
Lifeguards will indicate which sections are appropriate for swimming. If you prefer not to climb the falls, don’t worry, there are stairs along the side.
Please expect to get somewhat wet and muddy even if you choose not to swim. The area is often very damp. A canopy ride from the top of the falls to the base, and river tubing were recently added as part of the YS Falls attraction.
The entrance fee is 15$ per adult. Plus, I must warn you there is not warm water there ahah but it's worthy!
You have a lot of tours to go here, in every hotel you will encounter it. But if you want to be ahead of the crowds, I would suggest you to drive your own car or not go on tours, being there really early to enjoy the maximum.
Here is the link for the tours:
Happy journeys in Jamaica!
