How to See Jamaica By Road Trip in One Week

At 10,991 km² in surface area, Jamaica is the perfect size to explore by road trip. Filled with beautiful beaches, rushing rivers, majestic mountain ranges and vibrant cities, there’s always something to see through the window so you can’t get bored. With a car rental from Arah Rides, known for their well-maintained vehicles and exceptional service, you can explore the island at your own pace. In this guide, I’ll cover how to plan a road trip with Arah Rides, essential tips for a smooth experience, and five unforgettable itineraries to fill one week, each highlighting unique destinations, scenic drives, and the best spots for lunch.

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Bath Mineral Spring, Saint Thomas

The rural community of Bath in St. Thomas is teeming with history and beauty, home to Jamaica’s oldest botanical garden and a mineral spring by the same name. Legend has it that the bath was discovered in the 1600s by a runaway slave with leg ulcers. He stumbled across the spring, used it to wash his wounded limb then noticed the next day that his leg was rapidly healing. He shared the good news then stories of the fountain spread, soon attracting visitors from islandwide. 

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Turtle River Park, Saint Ann

Turtle River Park is a cool oasis in the busy heart of resort town Ocho Rios. This small park is perfect for a picnic, stroll or jog, for reading, watching the fish and turtles in the stream which runs through the grounds and for entertaining bored children on its playground in the heat of the day. If you’re from or familiar with Kingston, you should know of Emancipation Park. It’s a similar spot except with fish, turtles, a pond/river and playground but minus the formidable 11-foot tall Redemption Song sculptures symbolizing our freedom. I made the comparison to imply that this park is only worth checking out if you’re in the area and isn’t a tourist attraction per se. However, once you find yourself in Ocho Rios and want a beautiful well-tended green space in which to relax, consider checking out Turtle River Park.

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