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SYMBOLS OF TRUST
About Discovery Bay
Discovery Bay is located on the north coast between Montego Bay and
Ocho Rios. This area remains quiet, unspoiled and offers one of
the most scenic sequence of brilliant blue bays, white sandy beaches
and colorful fishing villages. History says Columbus "discovered"
Jamaica in 1494 when he landed in Discovery Bay. Recent research,
however, suggests that he only sailed into the Discovery Bay Harbor
in search of fresh water. Finding none, he named the place "Puerto
Seco” (Dry Harbor) and proceeded west to the next harbor, a river
which he named Rio Bueno. Jamaica’s original inhabitants, formerly
called Arawaks, put up a valiant fight. Columbus overpowered them
and claimed the land for the Queen of Spain.
Today, Discovery Bay's main point of interest for travelers is Puerto
Seco Beach, which is nicely maintained and has changing rooms, clean
toilet facilities and a snack bar. Calm waters and a shallow shelf
make this protected bay a popular weekend destination for families
from as far away as Kingston.
Travel 30 minutes due East to Ocho Rios. Travel 1 hour due West to Montego Bay.
