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.

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