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ROARING RIVER, MINERAL SPRINGS & HISTORIC CAVES TOURTHE ROOTSA former slave plantation, the Roaring River Estate near Petersfield in Westmoreland is named for the gushing waters of the river. Its history is rooted in the sugar industry of the colonial era, beginning in the late 17th century. It was owned by the Beckfords of Gloucestershire, one of the first English families to settle in Jamaica after the island was won from the Spanish. Mentioned more than once in the famous diaries of Samuel Pepys, the Beckford family produced the first Custos of Kingston, Peter, who became one of the island’s wealthiest men and went on to serve as Lieutenant-Governor of Jamaica. One of his descendants, an absentee proprietor, was twice elected Lord Mayor of London and another found fame as an author of Gothic novels.
This tour begins with a scenic drive through the countryside into Roaring River. Enjoy cave tours, nature tours drumming and food and beverages from our Jamaican restaurant and bar. You will enjoy taking a bath in one or both of the cave's two healing mineral baths so remember to bring your swim suites and cameras. Your tour guide in the caves will assist you in taking pictures and tell you the stories of the river and caves and answer any questions you may have to ask. Package includes: Round trip transportation, Entrance fee, a tour of Roaring River, The Village and Caves. Jamaican Lunch included
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Roaring
River was one of the properties inherited by William Beckford who
died in London in 1789. He had become deeply indebted following
the devastating hurricane of 1780 as was sent to debtor’s
prison in England where he wrote the historic “Descriptive
account of the island of Jamaica.”