Tourists walking across YS Falls in St Ann Jamaica
YS Falls Is among Jamaica's finest natural destinations.
The stunning seven-tiered YS Falls is one of Jamaica's a lot of beautiful destinations. Located on Jamaica's South Coast, the waterfalls are surrounded by stunning gardens.
Surrounding the 7 waterfalls are remote mountains, stunning trees, horses and rich green fields. From showing up on the YS Estate there are long canopied roadways leading to YS Falls.
When you take a trip to Jamaica, this is one exclusive place you must invest a day at. Travel to the special YS Water Falls Picture Gallery.
River tubing flights are also offered, allowing you to delight in the calmness of floating down the river surrounded by the lavish jungle towering overhead.
Rainy months are May and October-- sections of the falls may not be totally safe and there may be a suspension of swimming in some areas.
The YS Estate initially grew sugar walking cane and logwood (an element in the manufacture of dyes) for export to Europe. In 1950 the owner of the estate branched off in to the breeding of pure-blooded racehorses and livestock.
In 1990 the estate opened to the general public as a traveler destination. Considering that opening the falls visitor numbers have actually been kept an eye on and limited to prevent the falls becoming harmed through excessive foot traffic.
When you consider paradise, what enters your mind? For us, it's Jamaica's white beaches, gleaming blue water, and amazing landscape and one of the very best adventures on the Island - YS Falls.
For a phenomenon of pure natural charm it's difficult to beat YS falls in St. Elizabeth Parish.
Unlike many waterfalls in Jamaica, YS Falls is hidden in a secluded rural location and gets fairly few visitors, enabling you to relax and enjoy the environments, away from the hubbub of the crowds. The YS Estate lies deep in the sugar growing region of St. Elizabeth Parish. Once you get to the estate a tractor-pulled carriage will take you to the waterfalls.
Found on Jamaica's South Coast near the Black River in St. Elizabeth Parish, YS Falls is relatively easy to gain access to from locations along that coast, as well as Negril. The lure of YS is the multitude of waterfalls to be discovered there. You will discover a gift shop, bathrooms, dining establishment, changing facilities and a children's backyard at the YS Falls.
The YS Water Falls lies 50 miles East of Negril and 50 Miles south of Montego Bay Jamaica on the YS estate in the parish of St. Ann.
Including on the unique Jamaican YS Estate is the lovely water falls, a natural spring pool, luscious scented gardens and a horse stud farm. There are seven waterfalls in overall which waterfall into natural pools. Lifeguards are on site and indicate which locations are for swimming although having the ability to swim is a requirement. There is also a natural spring swimming pool fed by underground and above ground springs which is better matched for children and non swimmers. There is also an exhilarating canopy zipline tour which lets which lets you fly 40 feet above the waterfall. An expert team of guides ensure that you are securely strapped in.
History:
The YS estate dates back to the 17th century. There are two theories as to how the estate got its name, one is that the estates initially 2 owners were named John Yates and Colonel Richard Scott, by combining the initials of their surnames they came up with the name "YS Estate". Another theory is that the name originates from the Gaelic word "wyess", meaning "winding".
The YS Falls are 120 foot high and waterfall over 7 levels. Steps have actually been constructed up the side of the falls so visitors can see the falls without getting damp. |
