Green Grotto Caves Excursion from Falmouth
Description
The Green Grotto Caves, known at various times as the Runaway Bay Caves, are among Jamaica's most prominent natural attractions. Having seen visitors since the 18th century, the Green Grotto Caves have earned international acclaim.
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Here guest will discover cave paintings, tools and fragments of pottery that indicates the original inhabitants of the caves were the Taino Indians who would have used the caves for shelter. The next known inhabitants were the Spanish who, at the time of the British invasion of Jamaica (in 1655), hid in the caves to avoid capture. There is an underground tunnel which links the caves to the sand at Runaway Bay. It is believed that the Spanish used the tunnel in their attempt to escape the Island and flee to Cuba. Runaway slaves have also used the caves to hide from their former masters. During World War 2, Rum barrels were stored here for safekeeping by the Jamaican Government.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
Reviews(1)
The cave is quite large, the guides are good and friendly (ours especially) and you are provided with a disposable under helmet and a protective helmet. You follow the entire route together with the guide and you can admire the mineral beauty (recovered because it used to be a disco) together with the beauty of nature that takes root in the rocks and intersperses them. The route is easy and not very long and they also offer a drink at the end.
