YS Falls is a nature-based attraction and the name of an estate near Middle Quarters, Jamaica.
YS Falls in St. Elizabeth Parish--about an hour from Negril--is surrounded by beautiful countryside on Jamaica’s underdeveloped South Coast. Admission: (US$14 adults, US$7 4-14 years) Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm Tues-Sun (Closed Mondays and Local Public Holidays) In my opinion, it is the best waterfalls destination in Jamaica. After rain in the mountains the river swells and makes for some great tubing (US$6). Try the newest addition, a canopy ride over the water! (US$30 adults $20 Children). PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Some areas of the falls are rocky and not suitable for swimming. Lifeguards are on site to indicate which areas are safe. If you like excitement, try the newly installed zip line over the falls (US$30 for the first run and US$10 for additional runs). The zip line is operated by Chukka Caribbean Adventures and the most exciting of their three zip lines in Jamaica. To experience the falls you’ll need to be a good swimmer, but non-swimmers and children will enjoy the calm natural swimming pool, just eblow the falls, fed by underground and above ground springs.
This attraction makes a wonderful full day when combined with the Black River Safari and either Appleton Rum Estates or the South Coast's famous Treasure Beach. You might want to rent a car, strike out on your own and
drive this fabulous one day route!
Or, as an alternative, consider hiring your own personal driver for a tour of
YS Falls and Jamaica's South Coast.
On the way back from Middle Quarters, you’ll pass some colorful roadside vendors. Don’t miss the chance to stop taste the bags of freshly prepared bright-pink, spicy pepper shrimp. They are seasoned with freshly pounded spicy hot Scotch Bonnet peppers and pepper, then boiled in salt water. YUM! Don’t forget--Jamaican’s love to talk about their country--ask about their families--and enjoy this tongue-searing delicacy! |
