These caves have had many names over the years - the Runaway Bay Caves, Hopewell Caves, Cave Hall Caves, Discovery Bay Caves, Dry Harbour Caves, Rum Caves and Dairy Caves before landing on it's most recent name, Green Grotto Cave .

This underground labyrinth have served as a safe haven for the Tainos before European influence, the Spaniards during the English siege, runaway slaves, smugglers running arms and rum storage during World War II.  The caves are also home to 9 of Jamaica's 21 bat species.

The Green Grotto Caves are located in St. Ann Parish in Brown Town on the North coast of the island.  The name references the green hue of the algae covered walls.  The grotto is filled with gorgeous formations of stalactites and stalagmites.    There is also a large fresh water lake with a depth of approximately 118 feet.