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Rio Grande

Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Ranked #3 of 17 attractions in Port Antonio
Type: Bodies of Water
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Toronto, Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Rally (from Rally tours (876)845-2307) negotiated good price to take a raft tour on Rio Grande. It was spectacular tour, worth its money. The raft Captain kept me occupied with lots of interesting stories about local nature and locals. Too bad I was without my family. Now I know nice places to visit in Jamaica with kids. Already planned a... More

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New York City
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Trident Hotel organized for us to raft and have lunch on the Rio Grande and it was a truly fantastic experience. rarely one can just hear the water, the breeze, the birds and nothing else and the lunch was delicious. Our "paddler" Walford, was terrific and helped make the excursion fun and special.

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Charleston, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Local guides are very knowledgable about the area and the 1-2 hour trip goes by quickly. You will need sunscreen, and wear your swimsuit to take a cooling splash while you buy a drink, snack, or souvenir from vendors possibly even in their own raft drifting by.

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Loved the quiet relaxing slow trip down the Rio Grande on a bamboo raft for two with a bamboo pole for propulsion, stopping off for a stunning jerk crayfish lunch

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We loved the rafting trip! You spend anywhere from 2-3 hours on a 20' bamboo raft with a guide to escort you down the river, beautiful views of the mountains and lush greenery, several points to get off the boat and swim in the amazing, refreshing water. You can bring coolers with beer/food, or there is often a "floating bar"... More

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

All sorts of awesome!! Cost us about $70.00 US bucks (could have negotiated but we chose not to) plus tip but totally worth every penny. It's about 2.5 hours long and there's a beautiful spot to get out and swim and have a beer. Swim suit, fruit, some beers, and sunscreen and you're good to go!! It's wonderful!

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Corner Brook, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

We rafted this river on our second anniversary and it was one of the best days ever..our guides stopped three times at these incredible deep green pools to let us swim..the water was so clear even at twenty feet you could see straight to the bottom..we did stop in the middle to have an authentic jamaican cookout with this woman... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This was an experience of not just the Rio Grande, but the life of those who live on it. We visited in February of 2013 and were introduced to a LOVELY couple with the most unusual names, Roach, our licenced rafter and his wonderfully bubbly wife Handsome (one of the best dang cook I've ever met!). They are a duo... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

The water in the river was down when we went, so it took 3 hours to travel down the river on these bamboo rafts. The time factor didn't matter to us. It was beautiful and very peaceful. The captains are very capable and skilled at what they do. I really don't know of anyplace else that is so unique in... More

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Barrie, ON
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

This has to be the quietest spot in Jamaica. Here you will actually hear the birds. No music, no horns. A lovely break in the trip. You will be approached by "floating bars and souvenieres" so be prepared! They are only on the first mile or so of the trip. We had read about sharing your lunch with your "captain",... More

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