Suzie Spring

A Reggae-Coloured Hidden Spring in the Hills Above Kingston

Up in the cool hills of Maryland, St. Andrew, a roadside spring painted in red, gold and green is quietly becoming one of Kingston's favourite hidden gems. Suzie Spring (also called Suzie Spring Falls) pairs fresh mountain water with a Bob Marley mural and real reggae credentials: it featured in Buju Banton's 2020 Festival Song entry "I Am A Jamaican", and Buju himself has visited.

📍 Key Details

• Location: Roadside in Maryland, St. Andrew, in the hills north of Papine
• Type: Natural spring and small falls with reggae-themed roadside art
• Best for: Photographers, reggae fans, quick nature escapes from Kingston

🌿 What You Can Do

💦 Enjoy the Spring

Take in the fresh, cool spring water tumbling down the hillside, a refreshing break from the city heat.

🎨 Snap the Reggae Murals

The roadside is painted in Jamaican colours, with a Bob Marley mural that makes for a great photo stop.

🎶 Visit a Piece of Music History

Suzie Spring appears in Buju Banton's "I Am A Jamaican", a 2020 Festival Song finalist.

💡 Tips

• Call the caretaker first to check access and whether bathing is allowed.
• Keep it clean. The spring also supplies water to nearby communities, so no soap, litter or food waste in the water.
• Visit in dry weather. Flow can drop in droughts and rise fast after heavy rain.
• Park safely. It's beside a narrow hill road.

🚗 Getting There

• By car: from Papine, head up into the hills toward Maryland, St. Andrew (about 10 minutes from Papine to the Belcour area), then follow the map pin.
• No car? Take a taxi from Papine and ask the driver for Suzie Spring.

🗺️ Make a Day of It: Nearby Attractions

• Penfield Falls & C-Pond Waterfall: river and waterfall hikes in Gordon Town
• Pretty Close Restaurant: riverside dining with waterfalls and pools
• Strawberry Hill River: a mountain river near Irish Town
• Skyline Lookout: sweeping views over Kingston

✨ Why Visit Suzie Spring?

It's a small spot with a big personality: cool mountain water, vibrant reggae art and a link to one of Jamaica's biggest artists, all just a short drive from Kingston.