The world famous Dunn’s River Falls Park is Jamaica’s most popular tourist attraction. The river cascades down over six hundred feet of completely natural rocks formed in an irregular staircase that is continually renewed from calcium and sodium carbonate deposits from the water. Brilliant sunlight penetrates through the thick canopy of tall trees that tower above the river, illuminating the red ginger lilies and other flowers that peek amidst the lush greenery along the banks. The clean, clear and cold water that falls on the rocks shines and reflects the sunlight, creating a magical scene that has been photographed millions of times.
Almost everyone who visits Jamaica and is within reach of Dunn’s River Falls puts this on their must-do list. Even cruise ship passengers arriving for the day as far away as Montego Bay, which is about a two-hour bus ride away, find this waterfall, one of the few in the world that empties directly into the sea, worth a visit. . Climbing the waterfalls from the beach to the top is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Therefore, it is natural that pregnant women do not want to miss out on this fun. Fears about your safety, given your condition, are probably first raised on the site by many vendors on the way there and at the entrance trying to rent aqua socks – must the rocks be slippery and dangerous? As one walks down the path towards the beach, one can hear the roar of the falls, and glimpses from the banks will reveal places where the water rushes over the rocks with considerable velocity and crashes against the rocks below with great force. . The fear of slipping and falling or being carried away by rushing water will likely deter most pregnant women from taking the risk of climbing the falls.
However, pregnant women can still visit Dunn’s River Falls, enjoy its natural beauty, swim in the river, and get a shoulder massage under the falls without putting themselves in danger. It should be emphasized that this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, and pregnant women should consult their physicians for specific advice regarding their condition and activities that are safe for them.
First, be prepared to take your time and go slowly without rushing like cruise passengers who have to get back on board their ship at a certain time. You will see them, meandering over the falls, hand in hand in a human chain, completing their visit in less than two hours.
The walk to the beach, next to the river bank, is beautiful. And when you’re at the bottom, you’ll be at the spot where Honey Ryder emerged from the Caribbean Sea in her white bikini in the first James Bond film adventure, “Dr. No.” Here, where the river meets the sea, pregnant women can walk down to the river without climbing and sit under a small waterfall for an invigorating shoulder massage.
Retrace your steps along the riverbank, but this time stop at the miradors, that is, the terraces and wooden decks, strategically built in beautiful spots overlooking the falls. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the river as it flows towards the sea.
As you go along the banks you will see many places in the river where the water moves very slowly in the wading pools. If you look closely, you will see that there are places designed to facilitate the entrance to these pools and that you can take a bath in the clean and refreshing water. No need to climb. You can exit the wading pool where you entered to continue your journey, stopping at another viewpoint or entering another wading area. They are all different and each one is worth trying.
This way, pregnant women can enjoy Dunn’s River Falls without climbing or exerting themselves too much. And there’s no reason why you can’t walk back to the beach and do it all over again, as many times as you like.
