The south coast's rope-swing waterfall
YS Falls, St. Elizabeth: Everything to Know Before You Go
Rope swings, natural pools, and a tractor ride to the falls - what a south coast day at YS Falls looks like.
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YS Falls, St. Elizabeth: Everything to Know Before You Go
YS Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall on the YS River in St. Elizabeth Parish, on Jamaica's south coast, with natural swimming pools and rope swings reached by a short tram ride from the entrance. It's open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30am to 3pm last admission (closed Mondays and public holidays), with overseas-visitor admission of US$25 for adults and US$16 for children 3-15. It sits well off the main north-coast tourist route, so allow extra travel time from Montego Bay.
Admission
Overseas visitors: US$25 adults, US$16 children 3-15, under 3 free, per the official rates page.
Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30am-3:00pm last admission. Closed Mondays, public holidays, and for annual maintenance in September.
Getting there
St. Elizabeth Parish, on the south coast - further off the main tourist route than the north-coast attractions, so allow extra travel time.
The south coast's quieter falls
Rope swings and
natural pools, off the main road.
YS Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall on the YS River, reached by a short tram ride from the park entrance. Once there, visitors swim in the natural pools and use rope swings to drop into the water - a more laid-back, DIY feel than a guided climb like Dunn's River Falls. Because it sits on the south coast rather than the well-trodden north-coast strip, it tends to draw a smaller, more local crowd.
Check what's actually open before you go
As of our last check, the official rates page listed the canopy zipline tour as closed until further notice. Attractions like this change status without much notice, so confirm what's currently running before you build your day around a specific ride.
Give yourself extra drive time
Sources disagree meaningfully on drive time from Montego Bay - some cite under an hour, others over two - largely because the final approach roads are less developed than the main north-coast highway. Confirm the route and timing with your driver rather than assuming the shorter estimate.
Content last reviewed 2026-08-13 - Source: YS Falls official rates page (ysfalls.com/rates). Hours, closures, and attraction availability change seasonally.
Questions, answered
Good to know
before you go.
Is YS Falls open every day? +
No - it's closed Mondays and public holidays, and closes annually for maintenance in September. Check the official rates page for the current schedule before you plan a visit.
How far is YS Falls from Montego Bay? +
Estimates vary widely by source, from under an hour to over two hours, partly because the final approach roads are less developed than the main north-coast highway. Build in extra time and confirm the route with your driver or provider.
Is the zipline canopy tour open? +
As of our last check, the official site listed the canopy zipline as closed until further notice. Confirm current status before counting on it as part of your visit.
What should I bring? +
Water shoes, a swimsuit, a dry bag, sunscreen, and cash - card payment has been reported as unreliable on site.
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