Rio Nuevo
The Rio Nuevo is a river in Jamaica. It runs through the parish of Saint Mary, meeting the Caribbean Sea in the Rio Nuevo Bay, on the north Jamaican coast.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Jamaica
- Also known as: “Rio Novo”, “Rio Nueva”, and “The Rio Nuevo”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Reggae Beach.
Reggae Beach
Beach
Photo: 38chad, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Reggae Beach was a 250-acre property which was located in Jamaica, midway between Ocho Rios and Oracabessa. In 2008, the Caribbean Urban Music Awards were presented at Reggae Beach, which were based on the votes of over 1.5 million Caribbean music fans worldwide. Reggae Beach is situated 4 km northwest of Rio Nuevo.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oracabessa and Gayle.
Oracabessa
Village
Oracabessa is a small town in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica 16 kilometres east of Ocho Rios. Its population is nearly 7,000. Lit in the afternoons by an apricot light that may have inspired its Spanish name, Oracabeza, or "Golden Head," Oracabessa's commercial district consists of a covered produce market and a few shops and bars. Oracabessa is situated 7 km east of Rio Nuevo.
Gayle
Hamlet
Gayle is a settlement in Jamaica. Gayle had a population of 3,238 as of 2009. Gayle is situated 9 km south of Rio Nuevo.
Ocho Rios
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Ocho Rios is on the northeastern shore of Jamaica. Commonly referred to as Ochi it is a popular destination for cruise ships and tourists alike. It features a bulk of resorts and tourist attractions.
Rio Nuevo
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Prospect, Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, Caribbean, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Spanish—“Rio Nuevo” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Rio Nuevo Bay and Tower Hill.
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