Saint Ann is the largest parish in Jamaica, located on the island’s north coast. It is named for Lady Anne Hyde, the first wife of King James II of England. You may know this parish for the resort town of Ocho Rios or perhaps even Runaway Bay or Discovery Bay. St. Ann lies almost smack in the middle of Jamaica and is also called the Garden Parish in light of its floral beauty. St. Ann is one of Jamaica’s oldest populated areas, tracing back to 600–650 AD. It is believed to be the earliest settlement in Jamaica. The Tainos, Jamaica’s pre-Columbian aboriginal people, were its first settlers. Christopher Columbus first landed in Jamaica at Discovery Bay, St. Ann in 1494. He eventually lived there for a year after being marooned in the Caribbean on his fourth voyage to the New World. The first Spanish settlement in Jamaica was at Sevilla la Nueva, and you can explore its colourful history today at the Seville Heritage Park. Today we take a look at 16 photos which showcase the beauty of this parish. See why we call St. Ann the Garden Parish of Jamaica.
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16 Photos of St. Ann, the Garden Parish
View of Ocho Rios from Konoko Falls 
Puerto Seco Beach 
Staircase to Konoko Falls 
Two boats out yonder at Salem Beach 
Views from the White River banks 
Cardiff Hall Public Beach
Chukka Cove in Llandovery 
Dunn’s River Falls 
White River 
Seville Greathouse 
Inside Green Grotto Caves
Konoko Falls 
Turtle River Park 
Salem Beach by Sharkies’
Wrap Up
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