We read that this was free, but it’s not. It’s $20 per person and well worth it. Our guide told us that the $20 goes toward the local state elementary school (you see it as you walk up the river). You don’t need a guide, but I recommend it. The guide can assist with getting the ropes to swing from, showing you the best paths to cross the river, and how to get to the top. We probably wouldn’t have gotten to see everything had we gone without a guide. The guide also took photos for us and showed us unique plants and stuff.

They told us that we couldn’t bring bags because they would get wet, but you can definitely bring a bag and just put it to the side while you swim. You have to walk through the river at times, but you won’t get your bag wet as you do.

I went to give the guide 2000 and he told us they normally get paid 5000 Jamaican dollars, but he didn’t tell us in advance. I don’t know if that’s true or not. We gave him 4000 because that’s what we had, but probably better to establish the price ahead of time.

Highly recommend coming here! It’s also worth noting that you walk quite a ways to get to the big waterfall. There are two rope swings (they have handles) and two jump points (one low, one high - different locations). Also a few wonderful swimming points that are deep enough to really swim.