Mayfield Falls & Mineral Springs - Original
About This Museum
Tucked away in the hills of Williamsfield, Mayfield Falls & Mineral Springs isn't your typical museum. This is a living, breathing piece of Jamaica where the history isn't behind glass—it's in the cool water rushing over your feet and the stories whispered by the bamboo. It’s a place that feels less like an attraction and more like a secret you’ve been let in on. Generations of locals have known this spot for its restorative mineral waters and the sheer, raw beauty of its two waterfalls and natural pools.
Collection Highlights
The main exhibits are nature's own: 21 natural jacuzzis carved by the river, ancient caves with petroglyphs hinting at Taino presence, and that famous 'Washing Machine' rapid that gives you a fun, swirling ride. You'll also find a small, rustic mineral spring bath where people have come for decades seeking its healing properties.
Visitor Information
Come ready to get wet—you'll be wading up the river with a guide who'll show you how to climb the falls safely and point out local plants you can taste or smell. Wear water shoes and bring a change of clothes; it's an adventure, not a stroll through galleries. Afterwards, you can enjoy a simple, authentic Jamaican meal right there.
Architecture & Building
There's no grand building here—the 'architecture' is the lush, green canopy overhead and the volcanic rock formations that create the falls and pools. The man-made structures are simple and functional, built to blend into the landscape rather than dominate it.
Contact & Location
Address: Williamsfield, Manchester, Middlesex County, Jamaica
Phone: +1 876-792-2074
