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Enjoy Jamaica's rich culture and scenic beauty with a drive from downtown Ocho Rios, through fern gully, and to the top of the Blue Mountains. Visit Wassi Arts Pottery and Harmony Hall Art Gallery before heading over to the coolest
As you drive through bustling Ocho Rios, which translates from Spanish to "eight rivers", you will observe the liveliness of this resort destination and its thriving local businesses. From here you will travel for four miles through the dense rain forest of Fern Gully, which used to be an old riverbed and is now home to more than over 500 varieties of tropical ferns. The temperature is approximately 10 degrees cooler here, making it a perfect place to stop and chat with local vendors selling a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in their roadside stands. Next, a sojourn to Wassi Arts Pottery Works is sure to impress as you meet the artisans at work and observe the process of making the beautiful ceramic art ware. Not only can you enjoy this creative process from beginning to end, but you can purchase the final pottery! The helpful staff can even mail your selection home. From here you will visit Harmony Hall Art Gallery, which is located in a charming mid-19th century Methodist manse. View a collection of paintings and crafts that reflect the lively mix of races and cultural influences on the island.
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