Rafter's Rest: Gateway to the Rio Grande
Experience Jamaica's natural beauty and history with a relaxing bamboo raft ride down the scenic Rio Grande river.
Rafter's Rest, located in St Margarets Bay, Jamaica, is the starting (or ending) point for the popular Rio Grande rafting tours. Here, visitors embark on a tranquil journey down the Rio Grande river on bamboo rafts, experiencing the lush scenery and rich history of the region.
A brief summary to Rafter's Rest (Rio Grande Rafting)
- 6F2R+JR5, St Margarets Bay, JM
- +1876-993-5778
- Visit website
Local tips
- Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen for your rafting tour.
- Consider a morning or late afternoon tour to avoid the strongest sun.
- Bring cash for lunch or snacks at riverside stops.
- Waterproof phone covers are recommended.
Getting There
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Taxi
From Port Antonio, taxis are readily available to take you to Rafter's Rest in St Margarets Bay. The journey is approximately 13 km and should take around 20-30 minutes. Negotiate the fare before starting your journey. A reasonable fare would be approximately $3000-4000 JMD.
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Public Transport
From Kingston, Knutsford Express offers a bus service to Port Antonio. From Port Antonio, you can then take a taxi to Rafter's Rest in St Margarets Bay. The bus from Kingston to Port Antonio costs $11-21 USD and takes approximately 1 hour. The taxi from Port Antonio to Rafter's Rest will cost approximately $3000-4000 JMD.
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