Bob Marley Nine Mile

When visiting Jamaicas beautiful Ocho Rios make sure you take some time out of your vacationing, water sporting, fun in the sun, and exciting nightlife partying to visit the Bob Marley Nine Mile, the community that helped shape the life and career of one of the most famous musicians of all time. Even if youre not a particular fan of the mans music, youll get a real sense of what he was about.

Many Bob Marley fans come to Ocho Rios specifically for this unparalleled experience. The quaint village of Nine Mile is nestled high in magnificent mountains of St. Ann, and serves not only as the birthplace of the legendary Reggae King (1945), but also where he was laid to rest in 1981. Fans of Marley have described the Nine Mile experience as one that allowed them to get more in touch with the musicians roots, to understand the depths of his lyrics, and to come away from it feeling a renewed sense of faith about whats most important in life.

Be sure to check out the small family housewhere the Bob Marley legend all began. Some of Marleys family are still there, most notably his mother (Mother B) and Uncle Lloyd. The small home is littered with photos of the renowned late musician, and you will likely hear stories of Marleys childhood and early musical career from his mother and/or uncle, as well as the guide. You should also visit Mount Zion Rock (the famous Bob Marley meditation spot), the Fireside, where he cooked many meals, and finally, the mausoleum, the King of Reggaes final resting place.

If youre not quite sure how to go about touring through the Bob Marley community, try a Nine Mile guided tour complete with an authentic Rastafarian guide (in authentic Rastafarian garb, no less!) who will take you through the village from one important element to the next, so you dont miss anything and so you can soak in the entire experience from beginning to end.

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