Which waterfall in Jamaica descends in a series of limestone terraces directly into the Caribbean Sea?

Dunn’s River Falls is the Jamaican waterfall that descends in a series of limestone terraces directly into the Caribbean Sea.

The waterfall is near Ocho Rios on Jamaica’s north coast. Its water flows over pale limestone ledges, creating a stepped cascade that visitors commonly climb with guides. The final section reaches the beach, making Dunn’s River unusual among major waterfalls for its immediate connection with the sea.

The terraces are shaped by continuing deposition and erosion. Mineral-rich water can deposit limestone around obstacles, while flowing water gradually cuts channels through the rock. The exact appearance and water volume change with weather and river conditions.

Dunn’s River Falls is sometimes described simply as a beach waterfall, but that phrase does not capture its geological character. Its signature feature is the long sequence of natural steps formed by the limestone riverbed.