Martha Brae was the parish’s first capital. Its history dates back to the days of the Spanish occupation and was supposedly the site of an old Spanish settlement. The town got its name from the Martha Brae River, which today is used for rafting and is a source of water for the north coast.

Green Grotto Caves Tour

Green Grotto Caves are located 2 miles east of Discovery Bay and 2.5 miles west of Runaway Bay, off the main coastal road. The easiest method to get there is by vehicle, however because parking is restricted, a bus or taxi ride is an option. A visit to the caves is included in several island trips. Walking on rough surfaces necessitates the use of appropriate footwear. The caves are accessible on a daily basis.

Authentic Jamaican Bamboo Rafting Tour

Board a uniquely Jamaican 30-foot (9-m) bamboo raft and glide down the scenic Martha Brae River. Spend your day comfortably rafting this 3-mile (4.8-km) river, learning historical legends of Martha Brae, and jumping in the warm Jamaican water along the way.

The turquoise Martha Brae River, which runs for 20 miles (32 kilometres) through Jamaica’s tropical inland rain forests, is a must-see for nature lovers visiting the Caribbean country. During your Jamaica holiday, visit for a fast rafting adventure or to take advantage of its excellent location near other natural sites and unique fauna.

Rafting at Martha Brae & Mystic Luminous Lagoon

Glide down the picturesque Martha Brae River on a 30-foot (9-meter) bamboo raft, which is uniquely Jamaican. Spend the day rafting down this 3-mile (4.8-kilometer) river, learning about Martha Brae’s history and plunging into the warm Jamaican water along the way.

The Martha Brae, the island’s most popular rafting destination, lies about three miles inland from Falmouth, the birthplace of one of Jamaica’s past Prime Ministers, Hugh Shearer. It’s only twenty miles from Montego Bay and forty miles from Ocho Rios to go to the attraction. “Rafter’s Village,” the embarkation location, is six acres of finely maintained lawns on a natural horseshoe island. Picnic grounds, a full-service bar, two souvenir stores, a swimming pool, and modern facilities.

The tours of the Luminous Lagoon at Glistening Waters in Falmouth begin every day at sunset. The Glistening Waters boat excursion brings you to a location where Mother Nature has produced a stunning spectacle that is only visible after dusk. Visitors can swim in the waters generated by microscopic organisms that emit bioluminescent light and take part in the light display. The area is very shallow, and a visit to the Luminous Lagoon is an unforgettable experience well worth the trip.