Dr. No’s lair and other scenes were filmed around Ocho Rios; Dunn’s River Falls, Green Grotto Caves and the famous James Bond Beach appear in several Bond movies.

Nestled along the north coast in Ocho Rios, Saint Ann Parish, Laughing Waters is a lush, jade-green waterfall that has long beckoned travelers with its emerald pools and curtain-like spray. The site sits within a landscape steeped in Jamaica’s cinematic history, offering a gentle sense of drama as mist mingles with tropical light and the sound of rushing water fills the air. The surrounding region—home to Dunn’s River Falls, Green Grotto Caves, and the famed James Bond Beach—has served as a backdrop for the island’s most iconic film moments, including Dr. No’s lair, tying this natural setting to a storied screen legacy. Today Laughing Waters exudes a relaxed, cinematic atmosphere where visitors can feel part of Jamaica’s enduring blend of natural beauty and classic spy-film intrigue.

Nestled on Jamaica's north coast near Ocho Rios, the Rio Bueno River location blends lush rainforest, emerald pools, and dramatic limestone caves into a cinematic backdrop. Its long association with the James Bond film series has made the area a legend of espionage-set storytelling, with production crews choosing nearby locales for Dr. No’s lair and other scenes around Ocho Rios. Visitors are enveloped by the humid tropics as waterfalls cascade over smooth rocks, while the scent of tropical foliage mingles with the sound of rushing water. The atmosphere is vibrant and cinematic, inviting visitors to imagine high-stakes chases and secret meetings just beyond the next bend.