Rich History
Green Grotto Caves
Rising Resort Town
Learn Jamaica’s Rich Runaway Slave History and explore Green Grotto Caves
Runaway Bay is a rising resort town with a rich history and a distinctive name paying homage to the runaway slaves. In Runaway you can experience the Green Grotto Caves which are the largest and most accessible caves on the island and are estimated to be about a half-million years old. Inside are stalagmites and stalactites and an underground lake.
Things to Do in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay provides a great jumping off point to see nearby Discovery Bay, where Christopher Columbus visited during his voyage in 1494
Experience a taste of Jamaica’s cuisine through learning to prepare one of its many cultural and culinary delights
Explore Devon House, the 17th-century mansion once owned by Jamaica’s first black millionaire. Learn about its rich history while roaming the grounds and receive something sweet to eat after it's all done