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Jamaica is blessed with some of the best mineral spas to be
found anywhere in the world. These are Bath Mineral, Milk River,
Black River and Rockfort. These four (4) mineral spas were
discovered at different times in the history of the country, and
each has varying amount of minerals.
St. Thomas - Bath Mineral
The mineral spa or spring at Bath in the parish of St. Thomas was
discovered by a run-a-way slave in the 1690s. When he
discovered that the water of the mineral spring had healed the
wounds that had plagued him for years, he decided to brave the
wrath of his master to tell him the good news.
The mineral spring at Bath flows from two (2) rocks, which
produces both cold and hot water. The water is mixed before it
enters the bathhouses, which are built for guests. The water in
the spring is not mixed and so it is very hot. The spring is rich in
sulphur and lime and is believed to be very good for the
treatment of rheumatic ailments and skin diseases.
Clarendon - Milk River
Milk River Bath is another of Jamaica's great spas. The
radioactivity of the water is many times greater than many of the
world's famous spas. The relative radioactivity of the water has
been found to be:
*9 times as active as Bath, England
*50 times as active as Vichy, France
*5 times as active as Karlsbad, Australia
*54 times as active as Baden, Switzerland
The Spa is located about ten (10) miles south of May Pen,
Clarendon, and is opened to the public.
St. Elizabeth - Black River Spa
Black River Spa located in Black River, St. Elizabeth was one of
the more popular spas in the island up until the 1930s. The cold
spring which is rich in sulphur and other minerals is believed to
have healing properties. It is believed to have cured many
ailments. Unfortunately this gift of nature has deteriorated
substantially. However, it is a viable business investment option.
Kingston - Rock Fort Spa
The origins of the Rock Fort Spa is uncertain, but is believed to
have appeared miraculously following the 1907 earthquake. The
water which is very radioactive, is piped from a cold spring in the
surrounding hills.
The spa which is operated commercially has several bathhouses,
supplied with warm water, and a large swimming pool.
Like the other mineral spas, Rock Fort Mineral Spa is believed to
have healing properties.
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found anywhere in the world. These are Bath Mineral, Milk River,
Black River and Rockfort. These four (4) mineral spas were
discovered at different times in the history of the country, and
each has varying amount of minerals.
St. Thomas - Bath Mineral
The mineral spa or spring at Bath in the parish of St. Thomas was
discovered by a run-a-way slave in the 1690s. When he
discovered that the water of the mineral spring had healed the
wounds that had plagued him for years, he decided to brave the
wrath of his master to tell him the good news.
The mineral spring at Bath flows from two (2) rocks, which
produces both cold and hot water. The water is mixed before it
enters the bathhouses, which are built for guests. The water in
the spring is not mixed and so it is very hot. The spring is rich in
sulphur and lime and is believed to be very good for the
treatment of rheumatic ailments and skin diseases.
Clarendon - Milk River
Milk River Bath is another of Jamaica's great spas. The
radioactivity of the water is many times greater than many of the
world's famous spas. The relative radioactivity of the water has
been found to be:
*9 times as active as Bath, England
*50 times as active as Vichy, France
*5 times as active as Karlsbad, Australia
*54 times as active as Baden, Switzerland
The Spa is located about ten (10) miles south of May Pen,
Clarendon, and is opened to the public.
St. Elizabeth - Black River Spa
Black River Spa located in Black River, St. Elizabeth was one of
the more popular spas in the island up until the 1930s. The cold
spring which is rich in sulphur and other minerals is believed to
have healing properties. It is believed to have cured many
ailments. Unfortunately this gift of nature has deteriorated
substantially. However, it is a viable business investment option.
Kingston - Rock Fort Spa
The origins of the Rock Fort Spa is uncertain, but is believed to
have appeared miraculously following the 1907 earthquake. The
water which is very radioactive, is piped from a cold spring in the
surrounding hills.
The spa which is operated commercially has several bathhouses,
supplied with warm water, and a large swimming pool.
Like the other mineral spas, Rock Fort Mineral Spa is believed to
have healing properties.
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I made the mistake of going there in the late evening and boy was it an adventure. lol. It was definitely worth it though.
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