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Contact:
Fabia M. Lamm
Manager
St. Ann Development Company
Ocean Village Shopping Centre, P O Box 205, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, WI
Jamaica, West Indies
Tel: +876/973-3217, +876/973-2841, +876/973-2766, +876/973-2767
Fax: +876/973-9297
flamm@udcja.com
www.greengrottocavesja.com
Certified by:
Green Globe represented in the Caribbean by Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) (April 2009)
Features:
Private bathroom
Wheelchair accessible
Year founded: 2000
Number of employees: 26
Percent of employees who are local residents: 100%
Type of destination:
Historic site
Able to accommodate:
Families
Handicapped
Seniors
Singles
Singles with children
Description of the area:
The Green Grotto Caves & Attractions is located in Discovery Bay, St. Ann Jamaica. The caves, which are just over 1.5 miles from the spot at which Christopher Columbus landed in 1494, were sought after as a hideout by the Spanish during the takeover of the island by the English in 1655. The caves were a haven for runaway slaves in the 18th Century and between the two World Wars, were used by smugglers running arms to Cuba.
In close proximity to the Caves, is the world famous Dunn’s River Falls & Park, Jamaica’s signature attraction. Here visitors can embark on a guided climb of the 940-foot falls or just relax on the beach.
Available activities:
Eco/nature/wildlife
Educational, research, volunteering
Tours
Walking/hiking
How to get there:
Nearest international airport: Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: 1 ½ hours
Making a difference:
The operations at the Green Grotto Caves & Attraction follow our Environmental Management System, which ensures that our guests/clients will enjoy the natural environment of our facilities. We recognize that our attraction has an important role to play in educating visitors about our environment, specifically, the sensitive eco-system found within and around our caves. Our actions are therefore committed to practicing environmentally sound behavior in all areas of our operations.
Accordingly, our specific actions to sustain the health or our local and global environment include:
a) Complying with all environmental laws and regulations
b) Minimizing the use of energy, water, raw materials, generation of solid waste and other pollutants, through the implementation of a reduction, recycle and reuse program
c) Educating our guests and staff on the sensitive eco-system found within and around our caves, with emphasis on the biodiversity, and to such extent, invite them to participate in monitoring activities
d) Working with others in the tourism industry, in public agencies and the community to achieve wider environmental goals
e) Openly and proudly communicating our environmental policies and practices to our employees, guests and interested parties
f) Maintaining a continuous commitment to improve environmental practices
General rates:
Ages 4-12 years @ US$10.00 per person
Over 12 years @ US20.00 per person
Includes entry, guided tour of caves, access to nature trail, use of bump cap (protective head gear) for cave tour.
Date this information was provided: June 2009
