Runaway Bay Jamaica is situated 10 miles (16km) west of the resort of Ocho Rios and has grown in popularity with tourists to the island. But although popular it is a much quieter resort than Ocho Rios as you do not have to deal with the crowds who are traveling on the various cruise ships which stop off at its port.
It is well known for being the first part of the island of Jamaica to be seen by Columbus and is also the site of the first Spanish settlement. This is also the location where the last of the Spaniards were to leave Jamaica from after they had been defeated by the British.
There are plenty of interest attractions one can visit whilst staying or visiting this part of Jamaica. There is the Columbus Park Museum which is located at Discovery Bay and has numerous exhibitions that you are able to wander around at look at for free.
Another favorite attraction being visited by many is the Bob Marley Center and Mausoleum which is open each day from 9.30 until 6.30 in the evening and costs just $12 to enter. But do not be too surprised if the hours of opening change without warning or they charge you less to enter.
Whilst at this attraction you have the opportunity to wander around the two room shanty (house) that he lived in from the ages of 6 to 13. Plus inside you will find all kinds of memorabilia relating to his family. Then after this you can immediately visit the museum where Bob Marley is buried as it is located right beside it.
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