When visiting the beautiful island of Jamaica 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 Mausoleum located in Nine Mile, the community that helped shape the life and career of one of the most famous reggae musicians of all time. Even if youíre not a particular fan of Bob’s music, you’ll get a real sense of his life that helped shaped his legendary status.
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 musician’s roots, to understand the depths of his lyrics, and to come away from it feeling a renewed sense of faith about whatís most important in life.
Be sure to check out the small family house where the Bob Marley legend all began. The small home is littered with photos of the renowned late musician, and you will likely hear stories of Marleyís 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 Reggaeís final resting place.
If youíre 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 donít miss anything and so you can soak in the entire experience from beginning to end.
Book your tour today to make your visit to Jamaica a memorable and fun experience.